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Super GT’s long-running tyre war to end after 2026

The days of tyre competition in Super GT are almost over, with the series set to go down the one-make route in 2027

School marks 150 years with legacy sports project

A primary school in Holywell is celebrating its anniversary with a series of commemorative projects.

4-2-3-1: How Liverpool could line up in Premier League clash vs Manchester United

The joint-most successful clubs in English football history will headline Sunday’s Premier League fixture roster as Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield.The Reds host one of their fiercest...

Dash snaps Current’s 17-match undefeated streak with 1-0 win

Ryan Gareis scored in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash beat visiting Kansas City 1-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday to snap the Current's 17-match undefeated streak. Elsewhere in the NWSL, the San Diego Wave clinched a playoff spot with a 6-1 win over the Chicago Stars; and the Orlando Pride won 3-2 at the Washington Spirit.

Crosby and Malkin each have goal and assist, Jarry stops 31 shots as Penguins beat Sharks 3-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry stopped 31 shots for his 22nd career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.

Anthony Mantha also scored for the Penguins, who improved to 4-2-0 on the season.

Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves for the Sharks, and San Jose outshot an opponent for the first time this season but was unable to score. The Sharks, an NHL-worst 20-50-12 last season, remained the league's only winless team at 0-3-2.

San Jose has now started four straight seasons winless through five games.

Crosby opened the scoring 7:35 into the second period on a deflection off of a point shot by Kris Letang.

Mantha padded the Penguins’ lead 7:02 into the second period, and Malkin capped the scoring on an empty-netter with 22 seconds remaining.

Jarry lowered his goals-against average to 2.35 on the season.

Up next

Penguins: Host Vancouver on Tuesday.

Sharks: At New York Islanders on Tuesday to open a four-game trip.

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Mark Stone injured in Golden Knights' win over Flames

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone suffered an apparent wrist injury in the third period of Vegas' 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Stone had two goals and two assists before exiting, giving him a six-game point streak with two goals and 11 assists. When healthy, Stone has been one of the Golden Knights' top players, but he has had trouble avoiding injuries.

Marner scores first goals as a Golden Knight in 6-1 win over Flames; Stone injured

Marquee offseason acquisition Mitch Marner scored his first goals as a Golden Knight, and Mark Stone and Jack Eichel each had a four-point night Saturday to lead Vegas to a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Stone, however, suffered an apparent wrist injury in the third period and headed to the locker room. The Golden Knights (4-0-2) have recorded at least a point in every game, their second-longest streak to open a season.