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Kerri Einarson beats Chelsea Carey for final Scotties spot

Kerri Einarson beats Chelsea Carey for final Scotties spot

PENTICTON, B.C. — Kerri Einarson has secured the 16th and final spot for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Einarson, of East St. Paul, Man., defeated Calgary's Chelsea Carey 7-4 Friday night in a wild-card draw for the last open spot in the field.
Canadian women to play Russia for bronze at Sydney Sevens

Canadian women to play Russia for bronze at Sydney Sevens

SYDNEY, Australia — There will be no repeat for Canada at the Sydney Sevens.
Jury: Man guilty of manslaughter in death of ex-CFL and NFL player

Jury: Man guilty of manslaughter in death of ex-CFL and NFL player

GRETNA, La. — The man who killed CFL and NFL running back Joe McKnight in a December 2016 road-rage confrontation was found guilty of manslaughter Friday by a jury in suburban New Orleans.
Big night from Jonas Valanciunas not enough as Raptors fall 97-93 to Utah

Big night from Jonas Valanciunas not enough as Raptors fall 97-93 to Utah

TORONTO — Dwane Casey didn't have much of an issue with Ricky Rubio's three-pointer with less than five seconds remaining in Utah's 97-93 win over Toronto on Friday. It was how his team started the game that concerned him.
Canada falls to Mexico in semis at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

Canada falls to Mexico in semis at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

COUVA, Trinidad And Tobago — Canada fell 4-3 in penalty kicks against Mexico on Friday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship — delaying a potential berth in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
ESPN's Jemele Hill leaving her job at 'Sportscenter'

ESPN's Jemele Hill leaving her job at 'Sportscenter'

NEW YORK — ESPN says outspoken "Sportscenter" anchor Jemele Hill is leaving that role to write for a company website and do occasional on-air commentary.
NHL All-Star Game returns to thriving Tampa Bay market

NHL All-Star Game returns to thriving Tampa Bay market

TAMPA, Fla.
Sanchez sets up 2 goals on Man United debut in FA Cup win

Sanchez sets up 2 goals on Man United debut in FA Cup win

YEOVIL, England — Alexis Sanchez set up two goals on a lively debut as Manchester United won 4-0 at fourth-tier side Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.
Belli, McCallum and Barker all have fond memories of their time in XFL

Belli, McCallum and Barker all have fond memories of their time in XFL

The XFL provided Adriano Belli with his first job in professional football and a life lesson on the perils of Sin City.
Academy director Laurent Guyot to also coach Toronto FC 2 this season

Academy director Laurent Guyot to also coach Toronto FC 2 this season

Toronto FC academy director Laurent Guyot is adding the role of Toronto FC 2 coach to his responsibilities with the MLS club while former midfielder Benoit Cheyrou will take over the franchise's under-17 side.