National Sports

NEW YORK — The Associated Press has obtained a letter sent by the NFL to Jerry Jones' attorney accusing the Dallas Cowboys owner of "conduct detrimental to the league's best interests" over his objection to a contract extension for Commissioner Roger

TORONTO — Six people were inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame Wednesday — sprinter Donovan Bailey, actress Anna Paquin, environmentalist David Suzuki, civil rights leader Viola Desmond, country singer Stompin' Tom Connors, and businessman Ted Rogers.

Wednesday's Games NHL Detroit 8 Calgary 2 Chicago 6 N.Y.

Wednesday's Games NHL Detroit 8 Calgary 2 Chicago 6 N.Y.

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.