National Sports

TORONTO — After months in limbo with Toronto FC, star striker Jozy Altidore's move to the New England Revolution was finally confirmed Monday. The news came in rapid-fire fashion.

LONDON (AP) — Christian Eriksen celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday with his first game action since suffering cardiac arrest at the European Championship.

BEIJING — Christine de Bruin wore an Olympic medal around her neck for the first time in her career, and the Canadian bobsledder liked the feeling. "It feels awesome," she said of the bronze medal she claimed in the Olympic debut of the monobob.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year contract extension Monday. Nichols is now under contract with Winnipeg through the 2023 season.

YANQING, China — Kaillie Humphries crossed the finish line, stood on her sled and defiantly posed with folded arms.

BEIJING (AP) — Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test.

NEW YORK (AP) — On the field, the Los Angeles Rams are facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored his team-leading 15th goal and added an assist, Connor Brown also had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators completed a long-awaited 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

MONTREAL — Last season, Jeff Skinner had just seven goals. On Sunday, he had more than half that, putting up his first-ever four-goal performance as the Buffalo Sabres downed the Montreal Canadiens 5-3.

PARIS (AP) — Strasbourg's fine form continued Sunday as Julien Stephan's side won 1-0 at Angers to strengthen its grip on fourth place in the French league and the Europa League spot.