National Sports

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Serena Williams ended a three-year title drought when she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win the singles final at the ASB Classic.

SYDNEY, Australia — Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal, again, in a must-win match to keep Serbia in contention. Then he went back on court within an hour and combined with long-time friend Viktor Troicki to clinch the very first ATP Cup.

It has been a whirlwind football season for Jim Burrow. The former CFL defensive back retired from coaching last year so he and his wife, Robin, could watch their son, Louisiana State quarterback Joe Burrow, complete his senior campaign.

LONDON, Ont. — Canada has some ground to make up at the Continental Cup. The Canadians were swept in Draw 9 on Saturday by Europe at the Continental Cup, dropping all three mixed scramble matches. Europe leads the race to 30.5 points, 20.5-6.

CALGARY — He hasn't found the back of the net lately, but Matthew Tkachuk is finding other ways to help Calgary win.

BALTIMORE — With his bright red shoes and relentless running, Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn't let go.

OTTAWA — There was no denying the sense of relief from the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night. Players jumped to their feet as Ilya Kovalchuk scored the overtime winner to give Montreal a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman anticipated the route for an interception and then watched the San Francisco 49ers run eight straight times for the touchdown that put them in control of their first playoff game in six years.

TORONTO — Jayna Hefford saw the outcry on Boxing Day.

MONTREAL — Canada’s Steven Dubois wants to learn how to win, and he’s looking towards one of his biggest rivals for insight. Dubois of Lachenaie, Que.