National Sports

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa has bolstered its defence with the addition of Canadian international defender Amer Didic. The 29-year-old arrives on a free transfer after spending the last two Canadian Premier League seasons with Pacific FC.

NEW YORK (AP) — Harrison Bader singled leading off the eighth inning for the New York Mets, ending Detroit's bid for a combined no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards.

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.

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