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'Next man up:' Raptors' Barnes has surgery, no update on Poeltl

'Next man up:' Raptors' Barnes has surgery, no update on Poeltl

TORONTO — Two of the Toronto Raptors' most important players are out for an unknown amount of time. That means it's time for the next two to clock in.
Canadian Olympic committees call on federal government for $104M to 'avoid crisis'

Canadian Olympic committees call on federal government for $104M to 'avoid crisis'

OTTAWA — With the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games set for this summer, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee are requesting an additional $104-million in funding from the federal government.
Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring

Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce needed only seconds to burst into tears.
Raptors sign centre Kelly Olynyk to multi-year contract extension

Raptors sign centre Kelly Olynyk to multi-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday. Details of the extension were not announced, but ESPN reported it was a two-year extension worth US$26.25 million.
New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement

New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement

The New Jersey Devils fired coach Lindy Ruff on Monday and named assistant Travis Green as the interim replacement. General manager Tom Fitzgerald made the surprising move with less than 30 games left in the NHL season.
Toronto Raptors surprise girls basketball tournament at MLSE Launchpad

Toronto Raptors surprise girls basketball tournament at MLSE Launchpad

TORONTO — Schools from across the Greater Toronto Area had sent their girls' basketball teams to MLSE Launchpad for a mini-tournament and then some fun exercises and drills. And a special surprise visit from the Toronto Raptors.

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.