National Sports

Cavallari, Cutler getting divorced after 7 years of marriage

CHICAGO — Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler are getting divorced.

Apr 26, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

Olympian Rochette, recent med school grad, to work at long-term care home

MONTREAL — Former Canadian figure skater and Olympic medallist Joannie Rochette will be working at Quebec's long-term care homes hit hard by COVID-19.

Apr 26, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

'Knowledge and creativity' the only training limitations for goalies in pandemic

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom is using a tennis ball machine as part of his training to stay sharp.

Apr 26, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins

The San Francisco 49ers acquired one Pro Bowl left tackle and said goodbye to another.

Apr 25, 2020 6:08 PM Read more >

Alberta offensive lineman O'Donnell agrees to terms with Indianapolis Colts

Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. The towering University of Alberta offensive lineman agreed to terms with the Colts on Saturday after being bypassed in the 2020 NFL draft.

Apr 25, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

Quebec boxing promoters itching to resume cards, will hold bouts behind closed doors

MONTREAL — Quebec's two top boxing promoters are itching to hold cards as soon as possible — without any fans in the audience. Groupe Yvon Michel has already reserved Montreal's casino for an event on Sept. 19 with Kim Clavel in the main event.

Apr 25, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction. Wake Forest fired Manning on Saturday after losing seasons in five of his six years with one NCAA Tournament appearance.

Apr 25, 2020 1:14 PM Read more >

Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to first impressions, Tampa didn’t exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a downtown park while working out.

Apr 25, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

Anger swells at Dutch decision ending football season

AMSTERDAM — Dutch top-flight club FC Utrecht is preparing for legal action to fight the Royal Netherlands Football Association decision to cancel the remainder of the league season and allocate places in next season's European competitions based on t

Apr 25, 2020 7:50 AM Read more >

Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft

Canadian receiver Chase Claypool is surprised to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft Friday night.

Apr 24, 2020 8:05 PM Read more >