National Sports

LONDON — Cristiano Ronaldo faced growing heat Thursday from sponsors over a rape allegation in the United States after Nike and video game maker EA Sports expressed concern about the conduct of the soccer superstar, who has denied the accusations.

MOSCOW — In Russia, sports and the government are closely intertwined. Top athletes hold military ranks, Olympic medals are a matter of national pride, and champions receive luxury cars in Kremlin ceremonies.

OTTAWA — After spending weeks on the sidelines, Jon Gott is getting a chance to help the Ottawa Redblacks clinch a playoff spot.

LONDON — The West unleashed an onslaught of new evidence and indictments Thursday accusing Russian military spies of hacking so widespread that it seemed to target anyone, anywhere who investigates Moscow's involvement in an array of criminal activit

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Games is one of three that will be proposed as an official candidate for approval, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Thursday.

TORONTO — Erik Guay will miss his family for just one more winter. The veteran Canadian skier said Thursday he plans to retire after the 2018-19 World Cup season in March.

TORONTO — Gareth O'Brien has vivid memories of the 2016 Million Pound Game. "Most nervous I've ever been," said the Toronto Wolfpack fullback. "Some boys were struggling sleeping. The amount of pressure on the game is immense.

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TORONTO — Mike Babcock should have the Toronto Maple Leafs' full attention when they return to practice Friday.

TORONTO — When Jesperi Kotkaniemi stepped on the ice Wednesday night, he became a small piece of NHL history.