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SHANGHAI — Denis Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) in the first round of the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. Shapovalov, 25, now holds a 2-1 career record against Sonego, ranked 50th in the world.

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Senators' special teams turned in a superb performance in helping the visitors knock off the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday evening.

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won’t require surgery.

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won't require surgery.

MONTREAL — When Chris Boucher first played an NBA pre-season game in his home city in 2018, he was a raw talent trying to crack the Toronto Raptors roster.

PARIS — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government has asked Ottawa to set up "waiting zones" for asylum seekers, as is the practice in France.

MONTREAL — Lawyers for Montreal billionaire Robert Miller asked a judge on Tuesday for a delay in his sex crimes case, arguing that his frail health makes it difficult to discuss the Crown's evidence with him.

The late Pete Rose wasn't with the Expos for long, but his brief presence provided Montreal fans with a historic moment. Rose was pronounced dead at 83 years old on Monday, with the cause of death yet to be determined.

MONTREAL — The Renaud-Bray group says it has acquired art supply retailer DeSerres. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available. The deal covers 28 stores in Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia and the company's website.

TORONTO — Professional Women's Hockey League camps starting Nov. 12 will include mini camps for all six teams in Toronto and Montreal.