What a one-year deal means for Jason Robertson and the Stars

Mitch Marner ‘never protected’ by Maple Leafs, agent says

Marner’s agent, Darren Ferris, took some time Wednesday to rehash some of the conversations around his departure and what led to the star leaving his hometown team. “As time went…

Italy in crisis: federation sounds out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for coach

MILAN — The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to…

Blue Bombers to start Dru Brown at QB vs. Stampeders, Collaros remains out

Dru Brown is going to get another chance to showcase his skills on Friday night. The quarterback will make his third consecutive start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-2) when…

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as new coach early next week

PARIS — France’s new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation said in a statement on Thursday…

German soccer calls news conference, Klopp expected to be named coach

FRANKFURT, Germany — The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach. In a brief announcement on…

Q and A: Hockey Canada’s Scott Salmond talks CHL, world juniors, goaltending

In his role as senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations for Hockey Canada, Scott Salmond oversees all levels of the sport in the country. The junior men’s side,…

Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on two-year deal

After a three-year stint in Detroit, Patrick Kane is heading back to the team that drafted him. Kane, 37, was drafted first overall to Chicago in 2007, where he spent…

Around the CFL: Why Alouettes WR Tyson Philpot is threatening the record book

If Tyson Philpot can stay healthy, the Montreal Alouettes wide receiver is confident he will produce at a high level. After missing a combined 20 games with hamstring and foot…

WNBA Roundup: Fever set single-game franchise points record

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 27 points and 11 assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points and Indiana set a franchise record for points in a game with their 123-88 victory…

Sam Surridge scores on penalty kick, Nashville SC beats CF Montreal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sam Surridge scored on a penalty pick Wednesday and Nashville SC beat CF Montreal 1-0 to extend its win streak to five games. Nashville (12-1-3), which beat…

MLB Roundup: Perez ties Royals home run record in win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez tied the franchise home run record and Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh to lift the Kansas City Royals to…