Perfetti embracing bigger expectations after signing long-term deal with Jets

Orioles place all-star Adley Rutschman on 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation

The Baltimore Orioles will be without their all-star as they look to continue their push towards a playoff spot in the American League. The Orioles will put their seven-game win…

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to make rehab start at triple-A on Wednesday

After a short pause in his rehab assignment, Max Scherzer is scheduled to make another start for the Buffalo Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters Monday in…

Canada holds spot in FIFA rankings after World Cup

Canada remained No. 30 in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released Monday, while World Cup champion Spain climbed back to No. 1 after its title victory. Spain moved up…

Report: Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year contract

A defensive menace is headed to Los Angeles. The Lakers signed two-time All-Defence member Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3-million contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday. Thybulle, 29, spent…

‘We’re anxious to know’: Jets’ Perfetti on Hellebuyck trade rumours

By signing his five-year, $30-million extension with the Winnipeg Jets last Wednesday, Cole Perfetti secured his future with the only NHL franchise he’s ever known. Now, if only the Jets…

Wings’ Bueckers to miss game vs. Liberty with soreness

The Dallas Wings will be without their star for at least one game. Paige Bueckers will miss Monday night’s contest against the New York Liberty while she deals with lingering…

Spain’s World Cup champions return home to royal welcome, parade

MADRID — Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday, where the 26-man squad were greeted by the country’s royals before meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The squad will later board…

Ryan Getzlaf joins Canada’s world junior team as assistant coach

A familiar face will be on Canada’s bench at this year’s world juniors. Ryan Getzlaf was named an assistant coach for the tournament set to take place in December and…

Blackhawks’ Bedard says Carlsson contract didn’t factor into negotiations

In the wake of Leo Carlsson’s mega $90-million contract, some in NHL circles expected Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to quickly eclipse the newfound salary benchmark. Bedard, however, said Carlsson’s…

Two killed in car crash including Roughriders player Jayden Dalke

REGINA — First responders say a second driver also died in a crash that killed Saskatchewan Roughrider player Jayden Dalke on the weekend. They say the two men died in…

Police seek suspects in break-in at Eagles’ Barkley’s Pennsylvania home

PHILADELPHIA — Police are searching for suspects in connection with a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Police in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, about 32…