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December 6

Brassard scores twice, Lundqvist stops 23 shots to lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Senators
Chris Neil (25) of the Ottawa Senators checks J.T. Miller (10) of the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on December 6, 2015 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Senators 4-1.
Ducks get goals from Perry and Stewart in 2-1 win over Penguins
Asian stock markets cheered by US jobs report, eyes on Chinese data
People are reflected on the electronic board of a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Asian stock markets were cheered Monday by a healthy U.S. jobs report that sent the S&P 500 to its biggest gain since early September. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
NBA Capsules
Advisory report on TDSB identifies numerous structural problems dating back to 1998
Kensington Community School on College Street is part of the Toronto District School Board
Saints push Panthers to the limit, but ultimately done in by mistakes in 41-38 loss
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Stempniak, Palmieri score in 1st period, Schneider makes 34 saves as Devils beat Panthers 4-2
Florida Panthers left wing Jussi Jokinen, of Finland, (36) and New Jersey Devils center Jacob Josefson, of Sweden,(16) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Brassard scores twice, Lundqvist stops 23 shots to lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Senators
New York Rangers' Marc Staal, left, and Dan Boyle, right, get the puck away from Ottawa Senators' Shane Prince during the third period of the NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in New York. The Rangers defeated the Senators 4-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Poinsettia Bowl Matchup
Cam Newton leads unbeaten Panthers to comeback win over Saints
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart leaps over New Orleans Saints defensive back Brian Dixon in New Orleans on Dec. 6.
Prince 30 points, Medford's winning 3 for No. 25 Baylor in 69-67 win over Vanderbilt
Baylor forward Taurean Prince (21) drives to the basket against Vanderbilt forward Luke Kornet (3) during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Nicolas Nadeau wins men's competition at Skate Canada Challenge
Eagles bounce back with stunning 35-28 win over Patriots
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scores a touchdown on a quarterback sneak against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Syrian refugee could save Edmonton sister in need of kidney transplant
Janet Machtoub, who is on dialysis nine hours a day, awaits the arrival of her sister, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon and a kidney donor match, in Edmonton in coming weeks.
College football playoff field defined by turning points, season-saving plays
North Carolina’s Elijah Hood carries the ball as the Clemson Tigers defend during the ACC championship game on Dec. 6.
Warriors Watch
Flooding prompts B.C. First Nation community to declare state of emergency
Russell Westbrook gets third triple-double this season, Thunder beat Kings 98-95
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Sacramento Kings guard James Anderson (5) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Chargers continue to melt down in possible final season in San Diego, lose 17-3 to Broncos
San Diego Chargers running back Donald Brown, right, pushes away Denver Broncos inside linebacker Danny Trevathan during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Holiday Bowl Matchup
Fast bowler Dhamikka Prasad suffers back injury, ruled out of Sri Lanka's New Zealand tests
Carr's 3 INTs turn into 3 4th-quarter TDs for Chiefs in 34-20 win over Raiders
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The Chiefs won 34-20. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Victoria’s chief of police apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour
Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner.
Emmett Naar scores 15 points to help Saint Mary's beat UC Irvine 70-60 for sixth straight win
Mets say price for free agent OF Yoenis Cespedes likely too steep for NL champions
FILE- In this Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes takes a curtain call after hitting a three-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson during the fourth inning of baseball's Game 3 of the National League Division Series in New York. The price for free agent Cespedes likely too steep for NL champion. "It's unlikely right now that he ends up a Met," assistant general manager John Ricco said Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Homan advances to Roar of the Rings with win over Sweeting at Canada Cup
Rachel Homan avenged a loss to Val Sweeting in the championship game of the 2014 Canada Cup, scoring a single in the 11th end to edge the Edmonton skip on Dec. 6.
USC coach Clay Helton fires 4 assistant coaches, including defensive co-ordinator Justin Wilcox
Warriors still perfect as record run reaches 22 games with win over Nets
Coming off back-to-back games of at least 40 points, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry scored 16 of his 28 points in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 6.
Manning's 15 points, key block lead No. 21 Oklahoma women to 71-68 win at Washington
Australia to invest $800 million in boosting innovation and entrepreneurship after mining boom
MLB lobby trades disappear at winter meetings in data-driven age of suite deliberations
File - In this Sept. 18, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a six-year contract. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday night, Dec.4, 2015, because there had not been an official announcement. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
After circling the world, Trudeau is ready for Question Period as Prime Minister
Campbell Clark
Pamela Ware wins gold on three-metre springboard at CAMO Invitational
Transgender actress Holly Woodlawn, subject of the song 'Walk on the Wild Side,' dies at 69
In this 2012 photo provided by David Chick, actress Holly Woodlawn sits on Fisherman's Pier in Malibu, Calif. Woodlawn, who starred in the 1970 Paul Morrissey film "Trash" and was immortalized in the first few lines of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side," died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. She was 69. (David Chick via AP)
Scientists to gather in Vancouver to discuss rapid warming in the Arctic
Meltwater flows along a supraglacial river on the Greenland ice sheet on July 19, 2015. Glaciers are melting more quickly now than at any time in the past 2,000 years.
Caldwell-Pope scores 22, Drummond has double-double as Pistons beat Bryant, Lakers 111-91
Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson reach for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Patriots fall short to Eagles, lose two straight after 10-0 start to season
New England Patriots’ Tom Brady led his team’s rally with three passing touchdowns and one rushing TD, but the Pats were unable to score on their final drive of the game, a shocking 35-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 6.
Unresolved water advisories creating ‘health emergency’ for First Nations
Community elder Grace Redsky from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation performs a water-healing ceremony at a man-made channel created 100 years ago during construction of the Winnipeg aqueduct. Cut off from the mainland, the community has been under a boil-water advisory since an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis nearly two decades ago.
Warriors run NBA-record start to 22-0 by pulling away to beat Nets 114-98
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Markel Brown (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Wesley Matthews scores season-high 36 points, Mavericks beat Wizards 116-104; Wall injured
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, shoots over Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia, left, and guard Wesley Matthews (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Flooding prompts B.C. First Nation community to declare state of emergency
Life in Victoria's growing homeless encampment
Patrick Kane extends streak to eclipse Bobby Hull’s Blackhawks record
Chicago Blackhawks’ Artemi Panarin, right, celebrates with Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov, left, after scoring an empty-net goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 6.
Peach Bowl Matchup
Blackhawks beat Jets 3-1, Patrick Kane extends point streak to team-record 22 games
Winnipeg Jets center Alexander Burmistrov (6) keeps the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
LA Film Critics pick 'Spotlight' as best film, 'Mad Max: Fury Road' get most awards
This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Abbey Lee as The Dag, Courtney Eaton as Cheedo the Fragile, Zoe Kravitz as Toast the Knowing, Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa and Riley Keough as Capable, in Warner Bros. Picturesí and Village Roadshow Pictures' action adventure film, "Mad Max: Fury Road," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Report: FBI looking into suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter's role in bribery case
FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2014 file photo FIFA President Sepp Blatter gestures as he attends a news conference in Marrakech, Morocco. The FBI is investigating Blatter's role in a kickbacks scandal that involved his predecessor as FIFA president, Joao Havelange, the BBC reported Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Follow Me Crev, 11-1 long shot, wins feature by 4 1/2 lengths at Los Alamitos
QMJHL Roundup: Galipeau scores in OT, Foreurs beat Wildcats for 12th straight win
USC makes return trip to Holiday, will face No. 23 Wisconsin in San Diego on Dec. 30
Southern California quarterback Cody Kessler (6) scores on a 12-yard run against Stanford during the second half of a Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif. Stanford won 41-22. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Obama urges gun control, not divisiveness following California mass shooting
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about counter-terrorism and the United States fight against Islamic State during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, December 6, 2015.
Lindsey Vonn wins super G, notches third career Lake Louise sweep
Lindsey Vonn, the winningest woman in World Cup history, collected her 70th career victory and her 18th at Lake Louise, Alta., on Dec. 6.
Marin Morner's late free throw helps Loyola Marymount eke out win over UC Riverside 77-76
Faulk scores with 17 seconds left to give Hurricanes 5-4 win over Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes' Tobias Rieder (8) puts the rebound from Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) into the net for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Tigers finalize $16 million, 2-year contract with Mike Pelfrey and add C Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Dispute rises as Munich continues ban of stumbling stones honouring Holocaust victims
The stumbling stone project has spread throughout Germany and 20 other countries. Around 56,000 have been placed to date.
Top 25 Capsules
In crowded bowl field, none more improbable than Georgia State, headed to 1st post-season game
J.J. Watt-led Texans defence sags in 30-21 loss to Buffalo Bills
Britt, Jackson lead way, No. 9 North Carolina builds big 1st-half lead, beats Davidson 98-65
North Carolina's Nate Britt (0) passes as Davidson's Jordan Watkins defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. North Carolina won 98-65. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Newcastle upsets Liverpool on own goal, Bayern Munich suffers first loss
Newcastle United’s Georginio Wijnaldum, left, vies for the ball with Liverpool captain James Milner during an English Premier League match, Dec. 6.
Theater review: 'School of Rock' a crowd-pleasing show with a great cast, both old and young
In this file image released by The O and M Company, Alex Brightman appears during a performance of "School of Rock," in New York. The actor, writer and comedian was hand-picked for the role by Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Timmy Blupe/The O and M Co. via AP, File)
Vikings lose Anthony Barr, Harrison Smith in 38-7 mauling by Seahawks
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson watches from the sidelines against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Minneapolis. Seattle won 38-7. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Newton passes for 5 TDs, Panthers improve to 12-0 with 41-38 comeback win over Saints
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of New Orleans Saints defensive back Chris Owens (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Browns bottom out in 37-3 loss to Bengals, Cleveland's worst defeat in 10 years
Patriots blow 14-point lead for second week in a row, lose 35-28 to Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins runs past New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
In search of a housing strategy for B.C., and the rest of Canada
Larissa Holtby, 19, has been living on the streets for seven years. She’s pictured in the homeless “tent city” behind the provincial courthouse in Victoria, B.C., on Dec. 4, 2015.
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Matchup
NHL board of governors to review Las Vegas, Quebec City expansion plans
Quebec City’s brand-new Videotron Centre sold out for a preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Latest: 2 Republican presidential candidates underwhelmed by Obama speech
President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Sunday night, Dec. 6, 2016. In a rare Oval Office address, Obama vowed the United States would overcome a terror threat that has entered a "new phase" as he sought to reassure Americans shaken by recent attacks in Paris and California. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
Campbell's career-high 17 points leads Southern Miss to first win, 74-62 over North Dakota St.
Sanadze scores 15, lifts San Diego past San Diego State 53-48 at Petco Park
Benzel makes 7 3-pointers in Eastern Washington's 104-64 win over Great Falls
Women's Top 25 Capsules
No. 17 Cincinnati recovers from 1st loss of season by drubbing Morgan State 87-66
No. 6 Texas uses furious fourth-quarter rally to hold off Arkansas-Little Rock 66-56
LOSERS WIN: Nebraska, Minnesota, San Jose St. will pack their bags for bowls with 5-7 records
Cure Bowl Matchup
Carr's 3 INTs turn into 3 4th-quarter TDs for Chiefs in 34-20 win over Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, center, celebrates with offensive tackle Eric Fisher and wide receiver Jason Avant (81) after running for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
After falling short of championship, Florida State settles for Peach Bowl berth vs. Houston
Houston coach Tom Herman is dunked with water during the closing seconds of the American Athletic Conference championship football game against Temple, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Houston. Houston won 24-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New Mexico Bowl Matchup
Henderson's 25 points, big second half propels Sam Houston State to 109-61 win over Sul Ross
Portland Timbers top Columbus Crew to win first MLS Cup title
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri, right, celebrates after scoring a goal just 27 seconds into the MLS Cup championship match against Columbus Crew.
Robbie Gould misses 2 field goals as Bears lose 26-20 to 49ers on Torrey Smith's overtime TD
Mark Cavendish to start 2016 season in Australian cycling event
Fitzpatrick, Jets storm back from 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, beat Giants 23-20 in OT
New York Jets kicker Randy Bullock (8) kicks a field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Belk Bowl Matchup
Jaguars can't stop Mariota enough as Jacksonville misses season sweep, losing 42-39 to Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers (2) leaves the field after the Jaguars lost 42-39 to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Myers missed two extra point attempts. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Las Vegas Bowl-Matchup
Music City Bowl Matchup
Falcons' slide continues, Jameis Winston leads surging Buccaneers to 23-19 win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) dives past Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) and cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) to score during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 18 Cal women beat Sacramento State 117-99; Hornets shoot NCAA-record 80 3-point attempts
Florida Gulf Coast uses 10-0 run in OT, beats Florida International 84-76
Hempen, Dornstauder each score 14, No. 17 Arizona State women handle Columbia 70-49
Rams offence fails again in 27-3 loss to Cardinals, Keenum to start next week
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) lands out of bounds for an incomplete pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel defends before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Welton's 18 points, Patterson's career-high 17 lift Saint Peter's past Siena 72-68
Golf Capsules
Birmingham Bowl-Matchup
TaxSlayer Bowl Matchup
Foster Farms Bowl Matchup
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