National Sports

WINNIPEG — Some were starting to whisper about a ‘Comrie Curse.’ Winnipeg Jets backup goalie Eric Comrie just could not buy a win in his previous eight outings (0-7-1).

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ilya Protas scored twice and added an assist as the Windsor Spitfires beat the visiting Brampton Steelheads 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the WFCU Centre.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Just a few months ago, the Senators struggled to bounce back when trailing or tied late in games.

WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Mark Scheifele, Mason Appleton and Kyle Connor also scored for the Jets.

CALGARY — Canada's sprinters ensured the host team didn't leave Calgary's speedskating World Cup without a medal, while American star Jordan Stolz completed his hat trick at the Olympic Oval on Sunday.

OTTAWA — Close games are becoming the norm for the Ottawa Senators, and Sunday was no exception.

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Justin Poirier's second goal of the game, scored at 4:22 of overtime, lifted the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-5 win Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League decision over the Val-d'Or Foreurs.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washing

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LAC-BEAUPORT, Que. — Canada's Émile Nadeau won his first individual World Cup medal of the season on Sunday with a third-place finish in men's aerials. Guangpu Qi (110.56) won gold and Chinese teammate Xindi Wang (105.88) picked up silver.