National Sports

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Aleksander Aamodt Kilde was the fastest finisher in a men's downhill training session at the World Cup in Lake Louise, Alta., on Wednesday. The Norwegian was 0.

An independent judicial committee has exonerated Canadian prop Olivia DeMerchant, who was sent off in Canada's 24-7 rugby win over Wales on Sunday.

TORONTO — Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio say Canada's success on the international front provided a welcome break from Toronto FC's dismal season.

TORONTO — After a flurry of moves this week paving his arrival at the club, Bob Bradley did not disappoint in his Toronto FC debut Wednesday. There was plenty of enthusiasm and candour from Toronto's new head coach and sporting director.

The move to the Montreal Alouettes has made football fun again for Trevor Harris and taught the veteran quarterback the value of living in the moment. Harris began the year with the Edmonton Elks but was traded to Montreal on Oct. 17.

SALFORD, England (AP) — Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan was dropped by the BBC on Wednesday because of his involvement in the racism controversy enveloping county club Yorkshire.

TORONTO — Defensive lineman A.C. Leonard, receiver Lucky Whitehead and kicker Boris Bede were named the CFL's top performers for November on Wednesday.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke will pay $790 million to settle a lawsuit filed by St. Louis interests over the team's relocation to Los Angeles, a joint statement from St. Louis city and county said Wednesday.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats activated American receiver Bralon Addison from the six-game injured list Wednesday. That allows Addison, 28, to resume practising with the CFL team.

Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has plenty of familiar company on the West Division all-star team. Collaros was among 15 Bombers named to the squad Wednesday.