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Tiger Woods blames medications for his arrest on DUI charge

Tiger Woods blames medications for his arrest on DUI charge

Tiger Woods attributed an "unexpected reaction" to prescription medicine for his arrest on a DUI charge that landed him in a Florida jail Monday for nearly four hours.
With Agassi along for a bit, Djokovic opens defence in Paris

With Agassi along for a bit, Djokovic opens defence in Paris

PARIS — If Novak Djokovic was hoping to take a little pressure and attention off himself after some rough results, he might very well have found the perfect way to do that by adding Andre Agassi as a coaching consultant of sorts for the French Open.
Reds slugger Joey Votto returns to his native Toronto for interleague series

Reds slugger Joey Votto returns to his native Toronto for interleague series

TORONTO — Cincinnati slugger Joey Votto has built a resume that seems to get better with every passing season. Over parts of 11 seasons with the Reds, the Canadian first baseman has 233 career homers, a .
Basebrawl! Harper, Strickland punch away, Nats-Giants fight

Basebrawl! Harper, Strickland punch away, Nats-Giants fight

SAN FRANCISCO — Nationals slugger Bryce Harper and San Francisco reliever Hunter Strickland both landed punches to the head during a wild brawl that erupted Monday after a hit by pitch.
NHL commissioner Bettman re-affirms that NHL won't participate in 2018 Olympics

NHL commissioner Bettman re-affirms that NHL won't participate in 2018 Olympics

PITTSBURGH — Gary Bettman shovelled a little more dirt on NHLers playing at the 2018 Olympics.
NHL awards 2018 all-star showcase to Tampa, 3-on-3 tournament returns

NHL awards 2018 all-star showcase to Tampa, 3-on-3 tournament returns

NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the 2018 NHL all-star showcase, the league announced Monday. The mid-season event will take place Jan.
Battle to be Mitchell's backup an intense one at Calgary Stampeder camp

Battle to be Mitchell's backup an intense one at Calgary Stampeder camp

CALGARY — With Bo Levi Mitchell the undisputed No. 1 quarterback in Calgary, training camp intrigue at that position shifts to his backup. The Stampeders dealt former No.
National women's team veteran Josee Belanger hangs up soccer cleats

National women's team veteran Josee Belanger hangs up soccer cleats

MONTREAL — Josee Belanger, who helped Canada to a women's soccer bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics, has decided to hang up her cleats. Belanger, 31, announced her retirement on Monday.
Toronto Wolfpack await word on halfback Blake Wallace's ankle injury

Toronto Wolfpack await word on halfback Blake Wallace's ankle injury

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack may have lost Australian halfback Blake Wallace for a while. The 24-year-old from Wollongong watched practice Monday wearing a walking boot after injuring an ankle last week in practice.
Newcomer James Wilder Jr. looking to catch on with Toronto Argonauts

Newcomer James Wilder Jr. looking to catch on with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — It's not hard to pick out James Wilder Jr. at the Toronto Argonauts training camp. At six foot three and 232 pounds, the 25-year-old Tampa native is the biggest running back on the CFL team's roster.