Bryan Rust had his first career hat trick, Sidney Crosby added his NHL-leading 17th goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins raced by the Ottawa Senators 8-5 on Monday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have held a moment of silence before their game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium to honor former running back Joe McKnight, killed last Thursday in Louisiana.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second consecutive season, joining Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook.
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs gave their long-suffering fans a World Series championship last season and now fans are going to have to give the Cubs something: More money.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Percy Harvin's comeback lasted just two games after the Buffalo Bills placed the receiver on the season-ending reserve-non-football-illness list because of migraines.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Coach Dan Quinn knows the Atlanta Falcons have some significant problems to figure out as they enter the final four weeks of the season.
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) Daily meal money for major league baseball players is being cut from $100.50 to $30 under the sport's new collective bargaining agreement, but teams are assuming the cost of providing clubhouse food spreads for home games and road trips.