National Sports

TORONTO — Canada fell one spot to No. 21 in the world rugby rankings in the wake of its 18-10 loss in Brazil on Saturday. The win, at the Americas Rugby Championship, moved the South Americans up two places to No. 26.

Ann-Sophie Bettez wasn't getting her hopes up. She'd heard she was back on Hockey Canada's radar for possible selection to the national women's team. But at 31, Bettez felt that window had probably closed.

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea has chosen its capital, Seoul, for its bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, which it hopes to jointly host with rival North Korea as a peace gesture.

BANGKOK — A Thai court ordered the release of a refugee soccer player on Monday after prosecutors said they were no longer seeking his extradition to Bahrain in a case that had drawn worldwide attention.

Sunday's Games NHL Winnipeg 3 Buffalo 1 N.Y. Rangers 4 Toronto 1 St. Louis 5 Nashville 4 (OT) New Jersey 3 Carolina 2 Boston 2 Colorado 1 (OT) Chicago 5 Detroit 2 N.Y.

Sunday's Games NHL Winnipeg 3 Buffalo 1 N.Y. Rangers 4 Toronto 1 St. Louis 5 Nashville 4 (OT) New Jersey 3 Carolina 2 Boston 2 Colorado 1 (OT) Chicago 5 Detroit 2 N.Y.

NEW YORK — After his team allowed 56 shots on goal, Rangers coach David Quinn thought the defence was pretty good. He had Alexandar Georgiev to thank for that.

Kevin Koe returns to the Canadian men's curling championship attempting to win it a fourth time with a revamped lineup.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have upgraded the contracts of two of their depth forwards. The Raptors announced on Sunday that the club has signed Canadian Chris Boucher and Malcolm Miller to standard NBA contracts.

PANAMA CITY — Canadian Michael Gligic shot a 5-under 65 on Sunday to win the Web.com Tour's Panama Championship by one stroke. It was the 29-year-old's first victory on the Web.com Tour.