National Sports

DETROIT — In the final seconds of both regulation and overtime, DeMar DeRozan pushed the ball up the court and went straight toward the basket. The first time, he threw down a dunk for the game's most spectacular highlight.

REGINA — Alberta's Brendan Bottcher has put his rink in great position heading into the Championship Pool at the Tim Hortons Brier.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Flames rookie goalie David Rittich cared little about missing out on his first career shutout bid with 18 seconds left.

TORONTO — It speaks volumes about where Toronto FC is at these days that the reigning MLS champions are looking forward to tackling Mexican heavyweight Tigres UANL on the road next week.

DETROIT — Toronto forward Serge Ibaka was ejected from the Raptors' game at Detroit on Wednesday night in the second quarter.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position, new owner Tom Dundon said Wednesday night.

DALLAS — The NBA says it is reviewing 2011 allegations of sexual assault against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the decision by prosecutors not to pursue the case.

NEW YORK — An aggrieved harness-racing bettor has gone to court to recoup more than $31,000 in winnings he said he was cheated out of when a doped horse won a race in New Jersey two years ago.

OTTAWA — Jean-Gabriel Pageau is the type of hockey player who would play goal if you asked him to. Fortunately, he's been given an assignment much more to his liking.

TORONTO — The CFL voided Euclid Cummings' contract with the B.C. Lions on Wednesday, citing unspecified criminal charges. The veteran defensive lineman signed through the 2018 season as a free agent last month with B.C. last month.