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Auston Matthews practised with the Leafs for the first time since wrist surgery in August. No full-contact drills yet, but he’s getting there. A18

Days after clearing him of gambling allegations, the NHL said the Sharks’ Evander Kane is the subject of two investigations: one involving “serious accusations” related to his estranged wife Anna Kane, according to the league; the other over a possible violation of COVID-19 protocols, according to Sportsnet.

LeBron James got vaccinated, avoiding new NBA restrictions on players who aren’t. A18