National Sports

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin is suggesting that a recent flurry of Russian sports doping allegations could be an American attempt to interfere in next year's Russian presidential election.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The Americans showed off their special teams skills in beating Canada for the second time in three games as part of their pre-Olympic exhibition tour.

HONOLULU — Angela Lee, a Vancouver-born mixed martial arts fighter, is recovering after a car accident in Hawaii.

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman thinks the CFL Edmonton Eskimos should change their team name. "I think there’s an opportunity to have a more inclusive name," he said. "That's ultimately a decision for the team, though.

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 4 Minnesota 2 N.Y.

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 4 Minnesota 2 N.Y.

TORONTO — Frederik Andersen made some timely saves on Wednesday — most notably in the second period with the game tied — that proved to be the difference for his Toronto Maple Leafs.

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Krista McCarville's team from Thunder Bay, Ont., entered a four-way tie for top spot in Pool B at the Road to the Roar Olympic curling pre-trials on Wednesday with a 7-3 win over Karla Thompson of Kamloops, B.C.

ATLANTA — A Georgia university which moved its football cheerleaders inside a stadium tunnel after a group of black cheer squad members knelt during the national anthem has decided to let them again take the field during pre-game ceremonies.

NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has threatened to sue the NFL over a proposed contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, a dispute apparently sparked by star running back Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over alleged domestic