National Sports

VANCOUVER — Amid a reckoning in the NHL and mounting allegations of abuse and harassment in university sports, athletes are renewing a call for an independent body to probe complaints and oversee a universal code of conduct.

TORONTO — Having splashed the cash on Sonny Bill Williams, the Toronto Wolfpack now have to make their roster fit under rugby league's salary cap.

The resignation of Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters in the aftermath of one of his former players alleging he used a racial slur 10 years ago is the latest blow for a sport that has encountered similar problems in recent years.

Bianca Andreescu delivered a Canadian sporting performance for the ages last summer. The Canadian Davis Cup team nearly provided another last weekend.

TOKYO — Canada has captured bronze in the women's team event at the trampoline gymnastics world championships. Samantha Smith of Vancouver, Sarah Milette of Longueuil, Que., Sophiane Methot of La Prairie, Que., and Rosie MacLennan of King City, Ont.

ATLANTA — Taysom Hill’s rare moment in the spotlight came in an important game for the New Orleans Saints.

LEDUC, Alta. — Calgary's Kevin Koe edged Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher 5-3 on Thursday night to create a three-way tie for first place at the Canada Cup heading into the final day of round-robin play.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- Friday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Anaheim, 4 p.m.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — Carey Price repeatedly smashing his stick on the crossbar in frustration perfectly summed up Montreal’s current struggles.