National Sports

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid played through an ankle injury to push his 30-10 streak to 13 games, finishing with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 32 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held off the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Aaron Gordon added 18 points and Michael Porter Jr.

ÄNGELHOLM, Sweden — Defenceman Jorian Donovan was added to Canada's pre-tournament camp Friday for the world junior men's hockey championship.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Mike Rose to a two-year contract through the 2025 season. Rose has been voted a CFL all-star in each of the last three seasons.

CALGARY — Canada has released its 25-player roster for the 2023 Spengler Cup.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have taken another step toward bringing back their championship team. Montreal signed linebacker Tyrice Beverette to a two-year contract Friday. Beverette was set to become a free agent in February.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday.

Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is set to start Jan.

ÄNGELHOLM, Sweden — Owen Beck scored twice as Canada beat Switzerland 6-2 in a world junior hockey championship tune-up game Friday.