National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack's feel-good run through the ranks of world rugby league hit a road bump in December when the transatlantic team missed payroll.

TORONTO — Still a little groggy from a pre-game nap, Thatcher Demko tried to ignore his phone buzzing with text messages.

LOUDON COUNTY, Va. — Soccer star Wayne Rooney was arrested last month at a Washington-area airport on a charge of public intoxication, authorities said Sunday. The Loudon County Sheriff's Office in Virginia said Rooney was jailed Dec.

OTTAWA — Despite giving up two goals eight seconds apart in the final minute of the second period to tie the game, the Carolina Hurricanes seemed to have no issues with a letdown in the third period on Sunday afternoon.

TORONTO — Asked where he'd like to see improvement in the second half of the season, Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said one area would be the health of his team and making sure everyone is on the same page.

Until 11 days ago, Pete Wild had been planning to cheer on Oldham as a fan with his pals in its FA Cup third-round match at Premier League club Fulham.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu came up one set short in an attempt at her first WTA Tour title.

Saturday's Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Vancouver Gold Finland 3 United States 2 Bronze Russia 5 Switzerland 2 --- NHL Calgary 3 Philadelphia 2 (OT) Minnesota 4 Ottawa 3 Columbus 4 Florida 3 (OT) Toronto 5 Vancouver 0 Nashville 4 Montrea

Saturday's Games World Junior Hockey Championship At Vancouver Gold Finland 3 United States 2 Bronze Russia 5 Switzerland 2 --- NHL Calgary 3 Philadelphia 2 (OT) Minnesota 4 Ottawa 3 Columbus 4 Florida 3 (OT) Toronto 5 Vancouver 0 Nashville 4 Montrea

LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Quick and Anze Kopitar have been teammates since they were drafted together 13 1/2 years ago by the Los Angeles Kings, so the synchronicity of their milestone achievements Saturday night just felt right.