National Sports

There were no judges to smile at, and no fans to cheer them on. It was very much like an every-day practice on their home rink — but completely different.

Cyle Larin's European adventure has proved both challenging and rewarding. The Canadian international forward rode out the bumps and is now turning heads and scoring goals.

TORONTO — Ontario has given the green light for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators to play home games this season, all but finalizing the NHL's plan for an all-Canadian division.

WASHINGTON — Hall of Fame golfers Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player, along with the late Olympian Babe Didrikson Zaharias, have been presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Thursday.

He's the new head coach at the University of Texas, but former CFL quarterback Steve Sarkisian has a little unfinished business to take care of before heading to the Lone Star State.

Calgary is making a pitch to be the host city of the world freestyle ski and snowboard championships next month if public health authorities approve it. Calgary would be a substitute site. The world championships scheduled Feb.

LONDON — Canadian international Shelina Zadorsky has extended her stay with England's Tottenham. The 28-year-old defender from London, Ont.

NHL general managers are about to enter yet another great unknown. And like the rest of the world, it's something they've become accustomed to these past 10 months.

Wednesday's Games NBA Orlando 105 Cleveland 94 Indiana 114 Houston 107 Philadelphia 141 Washington 136 New York 112 Utah 100 Charlotte 102 Atlanta 94 Boston 107 Miami 105 Oklahoma City 111 New Orleans 110 Milwaukee 130 Detroit 115 Phoenix 123 Toronto

Gordon Renwick — former Canadian Amateur Hockey Association president and member of the Order of Hockey in Canada — has died. He was 85. Hockey Canada confirmed Renwick's death on Wednesday. No cause was given. Renwick, from Cambridge, Ont.