National Sports

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says it's cool that the winner of the Miss America contest credits him with inspiring her.

Toronto FC wingback Raheem Edwards is not short on confidence, whether it be on the soccer field or in front of a video game console. Asked who's best on the MLS team at playing EA Sports "FIFA" soccer game, the 22-year-old from Toronto says he's No.

MONTREAL — For a third year in a row, the Montreal Alouettes have changed coaches in the middle of the season.

TORONTO — Mark Casse will attempt to achieve a rare double Saturday.

The B.C. Lions are back to being Jonathon Jennings' team. The third-year pro returns under centre Saturday night when the Lions (6-5) visit the league-leading Calgary Stampeders (9-1-1).

After winning virtually every significant tennis title imaginable, the finish line is in sight for Daniel Nestor.

EDMONTON — The house that Gretzky built is closing its doors. Edmonton city councillors unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to shutter Northlands Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2018.

Toronto FC's depth will be tested again this week as the Major League Soccer leader heads to Los Angeles without star strikers Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore for Saturday's game with the Galaxy.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have set an American League record with their 21st victory in a row. The Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 this afternoon at Progressive Field.

BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN distanced itself from anchor Jemele Hill's tweets one day after she called President Donald Trump "a white supremacist" and "a bigot.