National Sports

NEW YORK — The NBA is recommending teams address fans or show videos expressing themes of unity before their first home games, while reminding them of the rule that players must stand for the national anthem.

OTTAWA — A rouge left the Ottawa Redblacks red in the face Friday night Josh Bartel kicked a 41-yard punt single with just over two minutes to play as the Saskatchewan Roughriders rallied past the Redblacks 18-17 on Friday.

DENVER — Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has set a major league record for most RBIs in a season by a leadoff man.

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson will live in Florida after he is released on parole from a Nevada prison where he has been held for the past nine years for a robbery conviction, his lawyer said Friday.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell took a knee during the national anthem before Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers.

TORONTO — There are some goaltenders this season chasing milestones, others trying to bounce back from a disappointing season, while others are looking to make a good impression on a new home. Here are five to keep an eye on in 2017-18: 1.

Carl Robinson didn't get much sleep Wednesday night.

MONTREAL — Even if the player who dazed him with a high hit got off, Trenton Miller is glad he took to social media to spread the word about concussions and hits to the head.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook is staying with the Thunder. The superstar point guard and reigning NBA MVP has signed a contract extension to remain in Oklahoma City, the team announced Friday.

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero confirmed he broke a rib after being involved in a car accident in the Netherlands two days before his team's biggest Premier League game of the season so far.