National Sports

KU receives notice of allegations from NCAA in men's hoops

LAWRENCE, Kan.

Sep 23, 2019 6:55 PM Read more >

CFL suspends Adams one game for helmet-swinging incident with Bighill

The CFL has suspended Montreal's Vernon Adams Jr. for one game following a "dangerous and reckless act" Saturday that saw the Alouettes quarterback swing a helmet at Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill.

Sep 23, 2019 6:25 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Jakob Pelletier to three-year deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed 18-year-old Jakob Pelletier to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Flames announced the deal Monday after assigning Pelletier back to his Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team.

Sep 23, 2019 5:12 PM Read more >

Coroner to investigate death of 24-year-old Montreal half-marathon runner

MONTREAL — A coroner will investigate the death of a runner during Montreal's marathon on Sunday amid questions about whether it took too long to get him help.

Sep 23, 2019 3:13 PM Read more >

Toronto Arrows unveil schedule for expanded Major League Rugby 2020 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows will open their 2020 Major League Rugby season Feb. 9 in Texas against the Austin Herd.

Sep 23, 2019 2:25 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs among Canadian teams looking to take next step

Auston Matthews watched the NBA champion Raptors parade through the streets of Toronto and couldn't help but wonder.

Sep 23, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >

Captaincy Question: What's the value having a player wearing the 'C' in the NHL?

Patrick Kane answered one way and then caught himself.

Sep 23, 2019 12:33 PM Read more >

Lightning sign Brayden Point to $20.25M, 3-year deal

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed restricted free agent forward Brayden Point to a $20.25 million, three-year contract on Monday. Point will count $6.75 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season.

Sep 23, 2019 12:19 PM Read more >

Ducks hope to rebuild on fly, return to playoff contention

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After the Anaheim Ducks' six-year playoff run ended with a resounding thud last spring, they added almost no significant outside talent to their roster.

Sep 23, 2019 10:51 AM Read more >

Canada, U.S., to open women's hockey rivalry series in Hartford in December

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Canada and the United States kick off their Rivalry Series in women's hockey Dec. 14 in Hartford, Conn. The game is the first in a series between the arch-rivals with more dates yet to be announced.

Sep 23, 2019 10:26 AM Read more >