National Sports

CALGARY — Canadian Women's Hockey League players will be paid for the first time in its 11-year history, but they're being asked to do more for the money. Two new teams from China helped the CWHL achieve its goal of providing cash to its players.

SEATTLE — Neurologists from the University of Washington say a champion bull rider from British Columbia who died by suicide had a chronic brain condition.

GENEVA — FIFA suspended Pakistan from international soccer on Wednesday because of government interference after disputed national federation elections.

SHANGHAI — Nick Kyrgios was fined $31,085 by the ATP on Wednesday after walking off the court during his opening match at the Shanghai Masters a day earlier.

TORONTO — Despite helping his three sons reach the pro ranks, Karl Subban is the first to admit he's no hockey expert. Subban does know potential, however.

LAS VEGAS — One by one under the spotlights, the Vegas Golden Knights skated up to take their place behind a first responder to the shooting massacre. The arena then illuminated the victims' names in gold on the ice during 58 seconds of silence.

VANCOUVER — The Ottawa Senators finally figured out a way to win a shootout, and in the process made Alexandre Burrows' return to Vancouver a happy one.

Tuesday's Games NHL Ottawa 3 Vancouver 2 (SO) Chicago 3 Montreal 1 Columbus 2 Carolina 1 (OT) St. Louis 3 N.Y. Rangers 1 Nashville 6 Philadelphia 5 Dallas 4 Detroit 2 Vegas 5 Arizona 2 --- MLB Post-season NLDS Washington at Chicago, ppd.

LAS VEGAS — Hockey fans arrived on the Las Vegas Strip in the crisp desert afternoon, gathering in jovial groups outside the rink.

MONTREAL — It was a matter of time before Alex DeBrincat scored his first NHL goal.