National Sports

OTTAWA — The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer.

MONTREAL — Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool.

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

UTICA, N.Y. — Grace Zhan made 50 saves in regulation and overtime in a standout performance and Guan Yingying scored the only shootout goal as China defeated Japan 3-2 Thursday at the world women's hockey championship.

TORONTO — The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards will not only be playing vital roles on U.S. college basketball's grandest stage this weekend but will also be showcasing Canada's burgeoning young talent. Edey will lead No. 1 Purdue against No.

Sami Zayn came so close to reaching the summit of the pro wrestling industry, he could almost taste it.

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland — Brad Gushue’s win streak is over at five games after Canada lost 6-5 to Sweden’s Niklas Edin at the world men's curling championship on Thursday. Gushue and his St. John's, N.L., team of Mark Nichols, E.J.

TORONTO — Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval.

WASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars.