Peter Malnati goes low, takes early lead in final Rocket Classic in Detroit

How Celebrini’s contract with Sharks compares to recent face-of-the-league deals

On the heels of a banner campaign that saw Macklin Celebrini amass 45 goals and 115 points, earn Hart Trophy votes, compete at his first Olympics, and captain Canada at…

Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended after interaction with fans

SEATTLE — Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended from attending the team’s next five home games, the WNBA confirmed Thursday. The suspension came…

Goldeneyes’ Cara Gardner Morey to transition from GM to head coach

Cara Gardner Morey is transitioning from general manager to head coach of the Vancouver Goldeneyes after serving in the front-office role during the club’s inaugural season in the Professional Women’s…

Why the Kawhi Leonard contract investigation is taking so long

The players’ union isn’t happy. Pablo Torre has found out something else, and Kawhi Leonard remains — officially — a Los Angeles Clipper. The second half of July and most…

Tchatchet wins silver 12 years after defecting at Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland — At his first Commonwealth Games, Cyrille Tchatchet defected. At his second, he won a silver medal. “I’m very shocked and very happy,” Tchatchet said on Thursday after…

Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in car when arrested, police say

MILWAUKEE — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police last week and…

Rangers sign defender Makhanya from MLS to challenge title-holding Celtic

GLASGOW, Scotland — South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers on Thursday from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as part of a major squad overhaul to catch city rival Celtic.…

How George Springer’s resurgence could help Blue Jays at trade deadline

Altered circumstances for the team were the biggest catalyst for that change. Coming off an appearance in the World Series, the Blue Jays were projected to be the kind of…

Canucks, City of Vancouver exploring partnership to build practice facility

The Vancouver Canucks look to have taken the first step in finally building a dedicated practice facility. Canucks Sports and Entertainment and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum…

Less than half of Toronto FIFA Fan Festival premium tickets sold, per city report

Officials in Toronto say less than half of FIFA Fan Festival premium tickets were sold during the World Cup, generating an estimated $5 million in revenue. A report on the…

UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan

GENEVA — UEFA member federations agreed Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest at Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. “UEFA…