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49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins

49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins

The San Francisco 49ers acquired one Pro Bowl left tackle and said goodbye to another.
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Alberta offensive lineman O'Donnell agrees to terms with Indianapolis Colts

Alberta offensive lineman O'Donnell agrees to terms with Indianapolis Colts

Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. The towering University of Alberta offensive lineman agreed to terms with the Colts on Saturday after being bypassed in the 2020 NFL draft.
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Quebec boxing promoters itching to resume cards, will hold bouts behind closed doors

Quebec boxing promoters itching to resume cards, will hold bouts behind closed doors

MONTREAL — Quebec's two top boxing promoters are itching to hold cards as soon as possible — without any fans in the audience. Groupe Yvon Michel has already reserved Montreal's casino for an event on Sept. 19 with Kim Clavel in the main event.
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Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction. Wake Forest fired Manning on Saturday after losing seasons in five of his six years with one NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady

Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to first impressions, Tampa didn’t exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a downtown park while working out.
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Anger swells at Dutch decision ending football season

Anger swells at Dutch decision ending football season

AMSTERDAM — Dutch top-flight club FC Utrecht is preparing for legal action to fight the Royal Netherlands Football Association decision to cancel the remainder of the league season and allocate places in next season's European competitions based on t
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Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft

Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft

Canadian receiver Chase Claypool is surprised to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft Friday night.
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Vancouver Whitecaps look to help financially troubled aquarium survive

Vancouver Whitecaps look to help financially troubled aquarium survive

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have joined forces with the Vancouver Aquarium to sell face masks with proceeds going to help keep the financially troubled aquarium afloat.
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NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving

NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving

CALGARY — Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season.
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CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season

CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season

TORONTO — Brian Ramsay looked to set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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