National Sports

PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Second-seeded Zheng Qinwen eased past Sara Errani with a double bagel in the opening round of the Palermo Open on Monday. Zheng beat the Italian 6-0, 6-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Eight former Northwestern football players have retained attorneys following a hazing scandal that led to the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald and criticism of university leadership for its initial response to the allegations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey made clear Monday that only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics.

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Two commentators for Italy’s state television face disciplinary procedures for making sexual and racist remarks live on air.

Sports apparel giant Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Temporary licenses for sports betting in Maine could be issued by November, allowing the long-awaited launch of mobile and online wagering, officials said Monday.

Kerry Bowie's daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.

OTTAWA — Alberta businessman Rob Hatch has been elected the next chair of Own The Podium's board of directors. Own The Podium was established before the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari's son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky.