National Sports

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The American Hockey League has suspended Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella for 10 games for using homophobic language against an official.

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of last year's World Cup in Qatar.

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his off-season work ethic.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season.

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Heat and chlorine are not swimmer Maggie Mac Neil's friends. The reigning Olympic champion in the women's 100-metre butterfly has navigated both since the Canadian was diagnosed with sports-induced asthma as a teenager.

DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night.

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had open ice, plenty of speed and a steely determination not to let this one get away. Not after this rally.