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Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway out at least three months following wrist surgery

Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway out at least three months following wrist surgery

Edmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway will be out at least three months following wrist surgery. The team says Holloway originally required surgery for a scaphoid fracture while playing at the University of Wisconsin earlier this year.
Biles: FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse

Biles: FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse

WASHINGTON — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress in forceful testimony Wednesday that federal law enforcement and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of
Chiefs' Reid deflects attention as he approaches NFL history

Chiefs' Reid deflects attention as he approaches NFL history

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Good luck getting Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid to ruminate on the fact that he's nearing NFL history, just one win away from becoming the first to reach 100 with two different franchises.
Grizzlies waive Marc Gasol days after trading for his rights

Grizzlies waive Marc Gasol days after trading for his rights

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived center Marc Gasol days after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies announced the move Wednesday.
Browns' Beckham not ready after surgery, 2021 debut delayed

Browns' Beckham not ready after surgery, 2021 debut delayed

BEREA, Ohio — Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn't ready to play following knee surgery and won't make his debut Sunday against Houston.
OHL to require proof of full vaccination at Ontario facilities beginning Sept. 22

OHL to require proof of full vaccination at Ontario facilities beginning Sept. 22

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League will now require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into all 17 of its facilities across the province starting Sept. 22.
Payton says some Saints offensive coaches COVID-19 positive

Payton says some Saints offensive coaches COVID-19 positive

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that a group of his offensive coaches, along with the team's nutritionist and a player, have tested positive for COVID-19. Payton didn't identify by name any of those who had tested positive.
Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says 'no chance' he lands at USC

Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says 'no chance' he lands at USC

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says "there's no chance” he takes the open job at Southern California. “I'm here and committed to try to build an organization," Meyer added.
Speedster Justin Douglas the latest Canadian rugby sevens star to call it quits

Speedster Justin Douglas the latest Canadian rugby sevens star to call it quits

Canadian speedster Justin Douglas has joined rugby sevens teammates Nate Hirayama, Connor Braid and Conor Trainor in calling it quits in the wake of the recent Tokyo Olympics. The 27-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C.
Stenson selected as Europe's final Ryder Cup vice captain

Stenson selected as Europe's final Ryder Cup vice captain

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Henrik Stenson will still have a role for Europe at the Ryder Cup despite failing to get into the team.