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92-year-old Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at home

92-year-old Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at home

LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has been hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home. The team says the 92-year-old fell Tuesday and was taken to the hospital for observation.
New trial sought in Saints star's death over split verdict

New trial sought in Saints star's death over split verdict

NEW ORLEANS — The man convicted of killing former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has asked for a new trial because the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that split verdicts are unconstitutional in state criminal cases.
Forge FC signs Belgian youth international midfielder Paolo Sabak

Forge FC signs Belgian youth international midfielder Paolo Sabak

HAMILTON — CPL champion Forge FC has signed Belgian youth international midfielder Paolo Sabak. The 21-year-old comes from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, making 30 appearances since joining the team in 2018. Sabak developed in KRC Genk's academy.
Duvernay-Tardif, Kansas City Chiefs agree to restructure player's contract

Duvernay-Tardif, Kansas City Chiefs agree to restructure player's contract

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a restructured deal for the Canadian offensive lineman. The move helps Kansas City secure more cap space heading into this week's NFL draft.
Baseball Canada cancels 11 national championships due to COVID-19

Baseball Canada cancels 11 national championships due to COVID-19

OTTAWA — Baseball Canada has cancelled all its 2020 national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision announced Thursday affects 11 national tournaments, from the Baseball Canada Cup, originally scheduled for Aug.
Expansion Ottawa Aces rugby league team plans Canadian tryouts in the fall

Expansion Ottawa Aces rugby league team plans Canadian tryouts in the fall

The Ottawa Aces want you. The fledgling transatlantic rugby league team is planning tryouts for elite Canadian athletes in the fall in Ottawa, pending any COVID-19 restrictions.
Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home

Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home

Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.
Red Sox lose draft pick, Cora banned in sign-stealing scams

Red Sox lose draft pick, Cora banned in sign-stealing scams

NEW YORK — The Boston Red Sox escaped severe penalties in Major League Baseball's cheating investigation on Wednesday, with Commissioner Rob Manfred concluding that the 2018 World Series champions' sign-stealing efforts were less egregious than the A
Raptors guard VanVleet said public health is more important than a big payday

Raptors guard VanVleet said public health is more important than a big payday

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet says he'd be lying if he hasn't thought about how the financial impact of COVID-19 will affect this summer's NBA free agency.
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning

Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company.