National Sports

GENEVA — In a landmark verdict that indicates Russia conspired to run a doping program at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a cross-country skier who won a gold medal was disqualified by the IOC on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Canada's look for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic hockey tournaments has been unveiled. Three versions of the jersey — in white, red, and black — were revealed today for the national men's, women's and sledge hockey teams.

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The Olympic flame arrived in South Korea on Wednesday where it will be passed throughout the country by thousands of torchbearers on a 100-day journey to the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack will spend almost three months on the road to open next season, its first year in the second-tier Championship.

LOS ANGELES — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases, taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game 7.

Tuesday's Games MLB World Series L.A. Dodgers 3 Houston 1 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL N.Y.

Tuesday's Games MLB World Series L.A. Dodgers 3 Houston 1 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL N.Y.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Artur started a three-goal outburst in the second half shortly after New York City FC went down a man and the Columbus Crew won the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea's sleepy skiing destination of Pyeongchang finally looks like a Winter Olympics host city after more than a decade of work, two failed bids, and chapters of controversy over venue locations, construction

TORONTO — Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for October. Banks registered 541 yards on 31 receptions with five touchdowns over four games.