Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship.

A.J. Lawson is sticking around in his hometown. ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Toronto Raptors are converting the 24-year-old guard's two-way deal into a two-year NBA deal.

The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Pablo López on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained right hamstring.

The Ottawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday. The length and value of the contract were not disclosed.

The Stanley Cup playoff field could become complete in the Eastern Conference on Friday if the Montreal Canadiens earn a regulation win.