National Sports

SEATTLE — The Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds have named Matt O'Dette the team's new head coach. The 41-year-old from Toronto was promoted after three seasons as an assistant coach with the T-Birds.

CALGARY — Soaking up the rays or chilling in the shade? A University of Calgary study is looking into whether bucking bulls, arguably the most ill-tempered of rodeo animals at the Calgary Stampede, would be happier and perform better if they had a sh

LONDON — The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday.

TORONTO — DJ Kennington always comes prepared to drive, whether it's racing at 300 kilometres per hour at the Daytona 500 or clearing snow off Ontario's highways.

MIAMI — Canadian pop singer Jocelyn Alice says she giggled while singing O Canada before Tuesday's MLB all-star game because she was "overcome with excitement.

TORONTO — He's not big on the format, but Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif believes Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is worthy of being selected second overall on the NFL's top-100 players list.

MONTREAL — A freestyle skiing World Cup formerly held at Val St. Come, Que., will be staged at Mont-Tremblant, Que., for the next five years, organizers announced Wednesday. Men's and women's moguls events are to run Jan.

MIAMI — The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz. Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.

NEW YORK — An upcoming book from Derek Jeter's imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter. Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Sharlee Jeter and Dr.

MIAMI — Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz.