National Sports

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The historic port city of St. John's broke out in joyous celebration Tuesday night as the Newfoundland Growlers claimed the province's first-ever professional hockey championship.

LAS VEGAS — A lawsuit by a Nevada woman accusing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009 at a Las Vegas Strip resort has been moved from state to federal court in Las Vegas, her lawyer said Wednesday.

Canadian referee Carol Anne Chenard has withdrawn from the Women's World Cup after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The 42-year-old from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, refereed the final of the 2016 Olympic women's soccer tournament.

ANCASTER, Ont. — The passion of Toronto Raptors fans during the NBA Finals has impressed Rory McIlroy. The No.

ANCASTER, Ont. — A couple of key changes have stacked the odds against Dustin Johnson as he tries to defend his RBC Canadian Open title. The No.

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment is adding a lot more spice to the Canadian Triple Crown. Woodbine announced a $500,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse winning the Canadian Triple Crown, effective immediately.

A look at Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe: AGE: 32. HOMETOWN: Stony Plain, Alta. CANADA EXPERIENCE: 61 caps, 29 clean sheets. CLUB TEAM: North Carolina Courage (NWSL). FAVOURITE GOALKEEPER: Hugo Lloris, France and Tottenham.

Stephanie Labbe will be Canada's last line of defence at the Women's World Cup in France, joining a select few. Just five women have started in goal for the team since the Canadians made their tournament debut in Sweden in 1995.

Tuesday's Games MLB American League Toronto 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Cleveland 5, Minnesota 2 Detroit 9, Tampa Bay 6 Baltimore 12, Texas 11 Boston 8, Kansas City 3 Oakland 4, L.A.

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues' morning skates are over and a handful of broadcasters have taken the ice to re-enact a play from this bruising Stanley Cup Final.