National Sports

Bettman apologizes to Beach, defends response in wake of sexual assault allegations

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came under fire Monday as he defended the league's response to last week's release of a damning report into how the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations made by one of their prospects against an assistan

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World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3

HOUSTON (AP) — Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team’s city. Atlanta’s 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday drew a 6.

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Canada's Karina LeBlanc returns to Portland as GM, rejoins Christine Sinclair

Before accepting the job of general manager with the Portland NWSL team, Karina LeBlanc had a long conversation with Thorns captain Christine Sinclair. The two have history with a combined 416 caps for Canada.

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NHL concludes Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu's lawyer casts doubt

NEW YORK — The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters.

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Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov.

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Curling focus shifts to Olympic trials now that long qualifying process is complete

An unusual qualification process for the Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials is finally complete. The nine-team fields are set for the deepest domestic competition the sport has to offer. A quadrennial unlike any other has two peaks remaining.

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Forge looks to dig itself out of a 3-1 first-leg hole in CONCACAF League quarterfinal

Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis calls Tuesday's Scotiabank CONCACAF League quarterfinal rematch with Costa Rica's Santos de Guapiles the biggest game in club history.

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NHL suspends Canadiens forward Paquette two games for boarding

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without pay for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. The incident occurred in the first period of the Ducks' 4-2 win over visiting Montreal on Sunday.

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Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye hopes his SailGP entry will help grow the sport

A longtime sailing enthusiast, Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye is looking to grow the sport by having a Canada entry make its mark on water.

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Former Canadian goalkeeper Pat Onstad returns to Houston Dynamo as general manager

Canadian Pat Onstad, who helped Houston win two MLS championships as a player, has returned to the Dynamo as general manager.

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