National Sports

WASHINGTON — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alexander Edler avoided long-term injury from hitting his head on the ice but will be out at least a week with a concussion. Coach Travis Green said Tuesday that X-rays revealed no facial fractures.

BOSTON — With cheers of "We want seven!" and "Next year, right here!" hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans jammed downtown Boston on Tuesday for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots' sixth Super Bowl title.

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LONDON — Wolverhampton Wanderers had to come from a goal down to beat third-tier Shrewsbury 3-2 on Tuesday in a replay of their FA Cup fourth-round match, while fourth-tier Newport earned a meeting with Manchester City by beating Championship side Mi

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs got their man and some salary cap certainty. Auston Matthews got rich. The Leafs signed their 21-year-old star centre Tuesday to a US$58.17, five-year contract extension with an average annual value of $11.

Adam Zaruba is putting his pro football dreams on hold. After attending the Philadelphia Eagles training camp the past two years, the 27-year-old native of North Vancouver, B.C., has shelved his football aspirations to focus on rugby.

CALGARY — Instead of a celebratory pat, tap or fist bump after a win, Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk and goaltender David Rittich have been taking celebration to another level.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenceman Oscar Klefbom off injured reserve. The 25-year-old native of Sweden has been sidelined since Dec. 11 with a hand injury.

Vancouver Canucks goalie prospect Mike DiPietro has been called up to the NHL for the first time. The club says in a statement that the 19-year-old is being summoned from the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's on an "emergency basis.

HALIFAX — A decision regarding automatic suspensions stemming from a wild weekend hockey brawl between the Acadia Axemen and St. FX X-Men is expected to be released Wednesday morning.