National Sports

SYDNEY, Australia — Canada opened the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 50-4 loss to New Zealand on Thursday. Back-rower Megan Pakulis scored Canada's lone try. Honey Hireme and Teuila Fotu-Moala scored two tries apiece for New Zealand.

DETROIT — Luke Witkowski called it old-time hockey. The Calgary Flames called it just plain stupid. The Flames were unhappy with the way Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Red Wings started, but they were appalled by the way it finished.

NEW ORLEANS — The Toronto Raptors were pummeled in the paint and turned the ball over too often. The way DeMar DeRozan and crew were shooting, it didn't matter.

TORONTO — Charles Kissi has guided Brock's men's basketball team to an undefeated season so far, and his team holds down the No. 2 spot in this week's Canadian university rankings.

Max Scherzer heard his name and thrust his arms in the air, shouting and smiling big before turning to kiss his wife. Corey Kluber, on the other hand, gulped once and blinked. Two aces, two different styles — and now another Cy Young Award for each.

SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Brad Gushue of St. John's, N.L., improved to 2-0 at the National, beating Scotland's Bruce Mouat 7-6 in an extra end on Wednesday night. Gushue is vying for his third straight Grand Slam of Curling championship of the season.

NEW YORK — A judge tightened bail conditions on a South American soccer official charged in the FIFA bribery scandal after prosecutors surprised the courtroom by accusing the defendant of threatening their star witness by making a slashing motion on

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is ending his legal fight with five games remaining on a six-game suspension over alleged domestic violence.

VANCOUVER — Dylan Ferguson's first time on an NHL ice surface didn't come in Tuesday's 8-2 loss where the injury-riddled Vegas Golden Knights called on their fifth-string goalie for mop-up duty.

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco tried to ride a fine line between defiance and contrition Wednesday when asked about the two yellow cards that are keeping him out of Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference final in Columbus on Nov. 21.