Jets beat Rangers in shootout to spoil Dylan Garand's NHL debut

NEW YORK (AP) – Gabriel Vilardi tied his career high with his 27th goal of the season and won the game in a shootout, captain Adam Lowry ended his lengthy scoring drought and the Winnipeg Jets ended their three-game losing streak by beating the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.

Newcastle vs Sunderland halted after discriminatory abuse from the crowd

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) – The Premier League game between Newcastle and Sunderland was stopped on Sunday after there was a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, the league said.

Phillies agree to 6-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez.

Dominik Paris takes back-to-back wins as Italy goes 4-from-4 at World Cup

KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) – Dominik Paris won his second race in two days Sunday as Italy went a perfect four-from-four at the World Cup finals.

Spinners shine as South Africa beats New Zealand by 19 runs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand foundered against South Africa’s spinners as the Proteas won the fourth Twenty20 by 19 runs Sunday to level the five-match series at 2-2.

Paxten Aaronson scores twice to propel Rapids to 4-1 victory over Sporting KC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Paxten Aaronson scored a goal in each half, Wayne Frederick’s first career goal was the go-ahead score and the Colorado Rapids rolled to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl leaves as part of major shakeup

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) – Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is leaving the team with immediate effect as the club undergoes a major shakeup after what will be a trophyless season.

Cologne fires Lukas Kwasniok as coach amid Bundesliga relegation fears

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) – Cologne fired Lukas Kwasniok as coach on Sunday as the team’s seven-game winless run left it just outside the relegation zone in the Bundesliga.

Purdue coach Matt Painter wins his 500th at his alma mater

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Painter was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he grew up in Muncie in the days when Bob Knight had the Hoosiers humming like a college basketball juggernaut. So, it makes sense that Painter would have rooted for the crimson-and-cream as a youngster.