National Sports

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against the City of Montreal in a case involving rioters who damaged police vehicles after a 2008 Montreal Canadiens victory.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he is thinking "very seriously" about pardoning Muhammad Ali, even though the Supreme Court vacated the boxing champion's conviction in 1971.

WINNIPEG — Football fans will see a little less of Justin Medlock this season, but in a good way. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers veteran kicker shed roughly 15 pounds in the off-season after he decided to put off retirement.

LAS VEGAS — With the Stanley Cup to his right and the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP on his left, Alex Ovechkin said it felt like he was dreaming. But he wasn't — the Washington Capitals, after all the heartbreak, were finally champions.

Thursday's Games Stanley Cup Final Washington 4 Vegas 3 (Washington wins series 4-1) --- Calder Cup Final Texas 3 Toronto 2 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American League Toronto 5 Baltimore 4 (10 innings) Minnesota 7 Chicago White Sox 2 Detroit 7 Boston

CALGARY — American Kent Farrington earned his way back to the world No. 1 ranking on Thursday with an impressive showing at Spruce Meadows.

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Frustration was the main emotion in the Toronto Marlies' locker room on Thursday.

TORONTO — Some of Toronto's quietest hitters came through at the right time Thursday night as the Blue Jays came back for a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

GUELPH, Ont. — Dominique Davis showed again why the Ottawa Redblacks signed him this off-season to be their No. 2 quarterback.

Phil Mack and Nick Blevins will mark a milestone Saturday, earning their 50th caps when Canada hosts Scotland in an international rugby test match at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium.