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Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff

Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff

The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments.
Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out

Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out

LONDON (AP) — Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia's Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event.
Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons

Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons

MONTREAL — Former Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Wideman announced he's retiring after six NHL seasons on Tuesday.
Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team

Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team

The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game series starting in November.
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract

Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract Monday, completing a deal with one of their best young players less than 72 hours before training camp begins. Raymond will count $8.
World Junior Girls Golf Championship coming to Toronto-area golf course

World Junior Girls Golf Championship coming to Toronto-area golf course

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Golf Canada has set an impressive stretch goal of having 30 professional golfers at the highest levels of the sport by 2032. The World Junior Girls Golf Championship is a huge part of that target.
Kirton, Heyliger put on a show as Canada beats Nepal in cricket one-day international

Kirton, Heyliger put on a show as Canada beats Nepal in cricket one-day international

KING CITY, Ont.
Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

GENEVA (AP) — Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president. So is a prince of a Middle East kingdom and the son of a former president. The global leaders of cycling, gymnastics and skiing also are in play.