National Sports

The resignation of Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters in the aftermath of one of his former players alleging he used a racial slur 10 years ago is the latest blow for a sport that has encountered similar problems in recent years.

Bianca Andreescu delivered a Canadian sporting performance for the ages last summer. The Canadian Davis Cup team nearly provided another last weekend.

TOKYO — Canada has captured bronze in the women's team event at the trampoline gymnastics world championships. Samantha Smith of Vancouver, Sarah Milette of Longueuil, Que., Sophiane Methot of La Prairie, Que., and Rosie MacLennan of King City, Ont.

ATLANTA — Taysom Hill’s rare moment in the spotlight came in an important game for the New Orleans Saints.

LEDUC, Alta. — Calgary's Kevin Koe edged Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher 5-3 on Thursday night to create a three-way tie for first place at the Canada Cup heading into the final day of round-robin play.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- Friday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Anaheim, 4 p.m.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — Carey Price repeatedly smashing his stick on the crossbar in frustration perfectly summed up Montreal’s current struggles.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Beasley savored a little extra time on the field with his former teammates after what had to be one of the most satisfying days of the Buffalo receiver’s career.

Defenceman Jeremie Poirier took the advice of the Saint John Sea Dogs coaching staff to shoot the puck more this season. And it's paying off.