National Sports

LONDON — That epic 70-68 fifth set at Wimbledon will never be matched or surpassed, or even challenged. The All England Club said Friday it will introduce final-set tiebreakers next year, starting when the score reaches 12-12 in the decider.

LOS ANGELES — Nearly 100 women who contend that they were sexually harassed or abused by a former University of Southern California gynecologist are suing the school, contending it ignored decades of complaints.

HOUSTON — What a birthday present for rookie manager Alex Cora. He's taking the Boston Red Sox back to the World Series.

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Von Miller vowed his Denver Broncos would kick the Arizona Cardinals' behind, except he didn't say behind. Consider it a promise kept.

EDMONTON — It was a happy homecoming for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

WINNIPEG — Dustin Byfuglien's return to the ice was very noticeable Thursday. The Winnipeg Jets defenceman had a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks after missing the previous two games with an upper-body injury.

TORONTO — Led by the league's top scorer and a potent supporting cast, the high-flying Maple Leafs filled the opposition net almost at will through the first two weeks of the NHL season.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A Western Hockey League player who was seriously burned at a backyard fire pit is working out and skating with his teammates again.

SURREY, B.C. — A playoff spot will be on the line when Travis Lulay hits the field Friday night, but the B.C. Lions quarterback isn't about to let the high stakes stop him from enjoying the game.