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Giants are signing defensive tackle D.J. Reader, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are signing defensive tackle D.J. Reader to…
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic already looking ahead to next season
TORONTO — As far as Darko Rajakovic is concerned, there is no off-season. Rajakovic had…
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday revived the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as…
Bob Skinner, a 3-time All-Star outfielder and a 3-time World Series champion, dies at 94
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bob Skinner, who earned three World Series rings and was named to…
Canadiens expect more offence in second-round series against Sabres
TAMPA — The first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning was…
Mets-Rockies game is postponed because of wet weather, will be made up on Thursday
DENVER (AP) — A game between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies scheduled for…
Pirates reliever Chris Devenski suspended for intentionally throwing at Reds’ Sal Stewart
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski was suspended for two games and…
Sanju Samson anchors Chennai to 8-wicket win over Delhi in Indian Premier League
DELHI, India (AP) — Opening batter Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls…
Tiger Woods officially out of PGA Championship. The surprise was an invitation for Dustin Johnson
Tiger Woods is officially out of the PGA Championship. Ditto for Phil Mickelson, who has…
Sabres expect to welcome back centre Carrick for 2nd-round playoff series against Montreal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres centre and faceoff ace Sam Carrick resumed practising on Tuesday,…
Sabres host Canadiens in 2nd round with youthful teams eager to go on long playoff run
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — In between addressing the Sabres’ anemic power play and needing to…
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
MONTRÉAL — Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull…
Nebraska rewards men’s basketball assistants for its best season in history with contract extensions
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced Tuesday that assistants Nate Loenser, Ernie…
Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
STERLING, Va. (AP) — Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour,…
Puerto Rico mourns José ‘Piculín’ Ortiz, a basketball legend, who has died at 62
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — José “Piculín” Ortiz, a center who played briefly in…
Wild make switch in net for Game 2, go with Gustavsson after Wallstedt allows 8 goals against Avs
DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are making a switch in net for Game 2,…
WNBA all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles retires from basketball
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the…
Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City’s Semenyo
A 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine…
Women’s college volleyball exhibition at AT&T Stadium will feature 4 teams sharing $1 million purse
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Four women’s college volleyball teams will play for a total of…
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu defeats Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-5 at Italian Open
ROME — Canada’s Bianca Andreescu advanced to the second round of the Italian Open tennis…
Seahawks and veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. are working on a 1-year deal, AP source says
The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. are…
WNBA is new in Toronto this season but women’s basketball has a long history in Canada
The WNBA, not surprisingly, chose Canada as the country to extend its footprint outside of…
No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they…
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is released from the hospital
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was discharged…