National Sports

ROME — The election of an Uzbek businessman accused of ties to organized crime as president of AIBA isn't the IOC's only problem with the amateur boxing association. Gafur Rakhimov, who is on a U.S.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks appear to be turning things around after a two-week slump. The Ducks got their second victory in three games Wednesday night as they defeated the Calgary Flames 3-2.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard isn't making a big deal out of Toronto's NBA-best 11-1 start. He's trying to stay focused on the nuances of coach Nick Nurse's offence . Once that happens, Leonard says, the Raptors will really get rolling.

Wednesday's Games NHL Anaheim 3 Calgary 2 Washington 2 Pittsburgh 1 Nashville 4 Colorado 1 --- AHL Laval 4 Utica 3 Bridgeport 7 Binghamton 3 Chicago 5 Milwaukee 3 Iowa 3 Rockford 0 Rochester 5 Cleveland 2 Tucson 6 San Diego 3 --- NBA Toronto 114 Sacr

Wednesday's Games NHL Anaheim 3 Calgary 2 Washington 2 Pittsburgh 1 Nashville 4 Colorado 1 --- AHL Laval 4 Utica 3 Bridgeport 7 Binghamton 3 Chicago 5 Milwaukee 3 Iowa 3 Rockford 0 Rochester 5 Cleveland 2 Tucson 6 San Diego 3 --- NBA Toronto 114 Sacr

SASKATOON — The U.S. women's hockey team took advantage of Canada's sluggish start and a fortuitous goal by Sydney Brodt for a 2-1 win Wednesday at the Four Nations Cup tournament.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Defending champion Brad Gushue is off to a strong start at the Tour Challenge. Gushue downed Toronto's John Epping 10-8 in Wednesday's evening draw to move to 2-0 at the third stop on the Grand Slam of Curling circuit.

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CARLSBAD, Calif. — Famed agent Scott Boras criticized the Toronto Blue Jays at the MLB general managers' meetings Wednesday, blaming the team's roster construction for its significant dip in attendance this season.

SASKATOON — A Finnish women's hockey team devastated by illness held off Sweden 3-2 at the Four Nations Cup international tournament Wednesday. Finland (1-1) had just 15 skaters for the game.