National Sports

CALGARY — A new NHL arena in Calgary is closer to becoming a reality. The city, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampede have agreed on terms for an event centre that would become the new home for the Flames and replace the 36-year-old Saddledome.

TORONTO — Ryan Borucki isn't in mid-season form just yet. Unfortunately for him, the Cleveland Indians are. The left-hander made his season debut on Monday after missing the first four months of the season with inflammation in his throwing elbow.

REGINA — Gainer the Gopher is in hot water once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot came under fire Saturday night for his actions during the club's 38-25 home win over the B.C. Lions.

Dalton Pompey needed an activity to quell his frustration after a fluke injury at spring training left him with yet another concussion. The Canadian outfielder found a good one on the Gulf of Mexico.

LAS VEGAS — Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, a top prosecutor said Monday.

The offence has certainly been front and centre this season but the backbone of unbeaten Winnipeg's stellar start has been the Blue Bombers' defence.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact and Harry Novillo have agreed to mutually terminate the midfielder's contract. The 27-year-old Novillo appeared in 11 games, including five starts, in his first MLS season, recording one goal and two assists.

Jamie Cudmore says the time was right to come home.

HALIFAX — An expert panel promised after high school rugby was banned then reinstated in Nova Scotia this year has begun its work.

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of — Maggie MacNeil exceeded her expectations at the world aquatics championships. And then some. The 19-year-old from London, Ont.