National Sports

MOSCOW — The Russian anti-doping agency claimed Saturday that reforms in Russian sport are at risk if it is suspended again by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

MELBOURNE, Australia — It was all a bit overwhelming for the latest opponent who could do nothing to slow Serena Williams at the Australian Open.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A lawyer for Russian cross-country skier Alexander Legkov says Switzerland's federal court has dismissed the IOC's appeal against Russian athletes being cleared of doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Milos Raonic stands as the lone Canadian remaining at the Australian Open.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two Canadian ice dancers, a couple of European buskers, and an unlikely bond.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko admits he was nervous before stepping on the ice on Friday night. The Canucks (22-21-6) were about to take on the Buffalo Sabres (24-18-6) and he was about to play in his second-ever NHL game.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4 Columbus 1 Florida 3 Toronto 1 Ottawa 4 Carolina 1 N.Y.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4, Columbus 1 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Ottawa 4, Carolina 1 N.Y.

CALGARY — Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited, much-needed big night for Calgary's secondary scorers.

LAS VEGAS — Team North America is on the board at the Continental Cup, but Team World remains in command at the annual team curling event. Team World leads 13.5 to 4.5 after winning two of three men's singles matches in the evening draw on Friday.