National Sports

The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport's top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed general manager Kyle Walters to a two-year contract extension. Assistant GM and director of U.S.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran winger Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract.

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Senators forward Zack MacEwen for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role an incident during Ottawa's 5-0 loss to Florida. The league fined MacEwen US$2,018.

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League's season openers are set. Toronto will host New York in an afternoon game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Jan. 1 to open the regular season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Yegor Chinakhov had a goal and an assist, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 win over Boston on Monday night, handing the Bruins their third straight loss.

CALGARY — Bailed out by his goaltender after a third period giveaway, MacKenzie Weegar paid Dan Vladar back by securing him the win.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Terik Parascak, Bauer Dumanski and Zac Funk all scored as the Prince George Cougars defeated the visiting Everett Silvertips 3-1 in Western Hockey League action on Monday night at the CN Centre. The Cougars, who lead the B.C.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators let their emotions get the best of them Monday night and they paid the price with the visiting Florida Panthers handing them a 5-0 beat down.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Owen Beck and Jonathan Melee each had a goal and assist as the Peterborough Petes edged the visiting Sudbury Wolves 5-3 in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Monday night.