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Russian parliament displays art by Griner case figure Bout

Russian parliament displays art by Griner case figure Bout

MOSCOW (AP) — A show of prison artwork by Viktor Bout , the Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus of speculation about a prisoner swap that could free WNBA star Brittney Griner , opened Tuesday at the upper chamber o
Herdman always believed Canada belonged at World Cup. Now an entire country does too

Herdman always believed Canada belonged at World Cup. Now an entire country does too

John Herdman believed when virtually no one else did. Canada was going to the World Cup in 2022. That was the message at his first camp in charge, in March 2018 in Murcia, Spain.
Luge Canada the latest Canadian sport organization to join Abuse-Free Sport

Luge Canada the latest Canadian sport organization to join Abuse-Free Sport

CALGARY — Luge Canada has joined Abuse-Free Sport, the federal government's new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport.
Sedins, Luongo, Alfredsson enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame

Sedins, Luongo, Alfredsson enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Henrik Sedin missed the Hockey Hall of Fame's ring ceremony Friday.
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

CALGARY — After losing 100-point wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in the off-season, it has taken a while for Calgary centre Elias Lindholm to find chemistry with new linemates, but it is finally starting to come together.
Banton, Boucher lead short-handed Raptors past Pistons

Banton, Boucher lead short-handed Raptors past Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Dalano Banton scored a career-high 27 points and Chris Boucher added 20 as the short-handed Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 115-111 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Pistons ride strong bench to 103-87 victory over Raptors

Pistons ride strong bench to 103-87 victory over Raptors

DETROIT (AP) — Trey Lyles scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham and Hamidou Diallo each added 18 and the Detroit Pistons extending their surprising stretch by beating the Toronto Raptors 103-87 on Friday night.
Alfredsson inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but Islanders beat Senators at home

Alfredsson inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but Islanders beat Senators at home

OTTAWA — Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s third period goal led the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night.
Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players

Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.