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Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they'll release him when new league year begins

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they'll release him when new league year begins

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos told Russell Wilson on Monday that they're going to release him next week, just 18 months after signing the Super Bowl-winning quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension.
Veteran quarterback Fajardo anxious to help Alouettes defend Grey Cup title

Veteran quarterback Fajardo anxious to help Alouettes defend Grey Cup title

He's a two-time Grey Cup champion, but Cody Fajardo enters the 2024 season once again with something to prove. The veteran quarterback led an upstart Montreal Alouettes franchise to a stunning Grey Cup title last season.
Guerrero, Bichette each drive in two runs as Jays beat Phillies

Guerrero, Bichette each drive in two runs as Jays beat Phillies

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and had an RBI single as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 in spring training action Monday.
Longtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to join AHL Hershey after clearing waivers

Longtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to join AHL Hershey after clearing waivers

WASHINGTON — Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the Hershey Bears after clearing waivers , the American Hockey League-leading team said Monday.
2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson says he's retiring from baseball

2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson says he's retiring from baseball

Josh Donaldson says he’s retiring after a 13-year career in which he was voted the 2015 AL MVP and was selected to three All-Star Games.
Defenceman Josi, Montour, Morrissey named NHL's three stars of the week

Defenceman Josi, Montour, Morrissey named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Defenceman swept the latest NHL player of the week awards, with Nashville's Roman Josi, Florida's Brandon Montour and Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey earning honours.
Nashville Predators sign Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension worth $10.5 million

Nashville Predators sign Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension worth $10.5 million

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators don’t appear likely to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, and they took an important step toward at least standing pat in their playoff pursuit by extending pending free agent forward Tommy Novak.
Mavericks sign Canadian guard A.J. Lawson to standard NBA contract

Mavericks sign Canadian guard A.J. Lawson to standard NBA contract

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have converted the contract of Canadian guard A.J. Lawson from a two-way to a standard NBA deal. The move makes Lawson, from Brampton, Ont., eligible to play for Dallas in the post-season.
Survey finds 25% of Canadians think discrimination is a problem in sports

Survey finds 25% of Canadians think discrimination is a problem in sports

One-quarter of respondents polled last year felt that racism and discrimination were problems in community sports in the country, according to a survey published Monday by Statistics Canada.
Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source says

Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source says

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There's still a chance Mike Evans could play his entire career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.