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West accuses Russian spy agency of scores of attacks

West accuses Russian spy agency of scores of attacks

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
Calgary one of three cities remaining in 2026 Olympic bid race

Calgary one of three cities remaining in 2026 Olympic bid race

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.
Veteran Canadian skier Erik Guay back for one final World Cup season

Veteran Canadian skier Erik Guay back for one final World Cup season

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 Wolfpack look to cap two-year rugby league rise in Million Pound Game

Toronto Wolfpack look to cap two-year rugby league rise in Million Pound Game

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.
Correction: Ronaldo-Rape Lawsuit story

Correction: Ronaldo-Rape Lawsuit story

LAS VEGAS — In a story Oct.
Ugly win over Canadiens shows that Maple Leafs are far from a finished product

Ugly win over Canadiens shows that Maple Leafs are far from a finished product

TORONTO — Mike Babcock should have the Toronto Maple Leafs' full attention when they return to practice Friday.
Habs rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi earns power-play assist in NHL debut

Habs rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi earns power-play assist in NHL debut

TORONTO — When Jesperi Kotkaniemi stepped on the ice Wednesday night, he became a small piece of NHL history.
Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming matches

Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming matches

LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the soccer great fights a rape allegation in the United States.
Canadian women's volleyball team eliminated at world championship

Canadian women's volleyball team eliminated at world championship

SAPPORO, Japan — The Canadian women's volleyball team has been knocked out of the world championship. A 3-1 loss (23-25, 27-25, 25-21, 25-21) to Bulgaria (2-3) on Wednesday prevented Canada (1-4) from moving on to the second round.
UNC stadium plate swaps father for son, citing 1898 massacre

UNC stadium plate swaps father for son, citing 1898 massacre

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill will swap a "Sr." for a "Jr." on a plaque at Kenan Memorial Stadium, to distance the university from William Rand Kenan Sr.