National Sports

DETROIT — The choice of Kid Rock as the opening act for a new sports arena in mostly black Detroit has injected the musician into the national debate over race and culture because of his embrace of the Confederate flag, an expletive-laced criticism o

Travis Lulay and the B.C. Lions have had plenty of time to ponder what's ailing the CFL team. B.C. (5-5) returns to action Thursday night at home against the Montreal Alouettes (3-7).

NEW YORK — The Latest on fraud charges against sports radio personality Craig Carton, a host of WFAN's "Boomer and Carton" show (all times local): 4:15 p.m.

TORONTO — As a spirited Toronto Wolfpack practice continued around him Wednesday, forward Dan Fleming received medical attention for a nose that refused to stop bleeding. Winger Liam Kay exited a little later, an icebag wrapped around his knee.

One of Canada's most storied nordic ski events is shifting farther north as climate change is causing less snow on low-lying portions of its route.

The hardest part for Colton Orr was pretending.

LONDON — The English Football Association has banned a player for influencing a betting market when he ate a meat pie during his team's landmark FA Cup game against Arsenal.

EDMONTON — Receiver Derel Walker is back with the Edmonton Eskimos. Walker rejoined the CFL club Wednesday. He was released by the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Edmonton released Walker in the off-season so he could sign with the Bucs.

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has no timetable to get back on the ice following off-season foot surgery.

Although Adam Hadwin still hasn't come to grips with being Canada's top-ranked male golfer, he's happy to be part of the international team for the upcoming Presidents Cup.