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Humboldt Broncos honoured with standing ovation before semifinal at Memorial Cup

Humboldt Broncos honoured with standing ovation before semifinal at Memorial Cup

REGINA — The Humboldt Broncos were honoured with a standing ovation before the Memorial Cup semifinal on Friday night.
Cavs All-Star Love sustains head injury in Game 6

Cavs All-Star Love sustains head injury in Game 6

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love will miss the remainder of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals after banging heads with Boston's Jayson Tatum.
Lions acquire Davon Coleman, 6th-round pick from Ticats for 4th-round selection

Lions acquire Davon Coleman, 6th-round pick from Ticats for 4th-round selection

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The B.C. Lions have acquired defensive lineman Davon Coleman from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the teams announced Friday. The Lions also received a sixth-round pick and will send a fourth-round selection to the Tiger-Cats in the deal.
Roughriders' Brandon Bridge aims to change perceptions about Canadian QBs

Roughriders' Brandon Bridge aims to change perceptions about Canadian QBs

SASKATOON — Brandon Bridge only has to ask his teammates if he needs assurances that he is changing perceptions about Canadian quarterbacks in the CFL.
Authorities drop assault charges against Hope Solo

Authorities drop assault charges against Hope Solo

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Prosecutors in Washington state have dropped domestic violence charges against former U.S. national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo.
Bucks player 'gave in' during arrest to avoid officers' guns

Bucks player 'gave in' during arrest to avoid officers' guns

Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown said Friday he "gave in" when police used a stun gun as they detained him for a parking violation because he didn't want officers to "pull out their guns." "I was just being smart.
Osuna's administrative leave extended through June 4

Osuna's administrative leave extended through June 4

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna through June 4, the third time the initial seven-day period was lengthened.
Hanley Ramirez designated for assignment by Red Sox

Hanley Ramirez designated for assignment by Red Sox

BOSTON — Hanley Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, who are responsible for the $15.25 million remaining on his contract but avoided him triggering a $22 million salary for 2019.
Ex-middleweight champ David Lemieux can't make weight for Achour bout

Ex-middleweight champ David Lemieux can't make weight for Achour bout

QUEBEC — Former world middleweight champion David Lemieux's bout with Karim Achour of France will go ahead even if the Montreal boxer failed to make the 160-pound weight limit. Lemieux (38-4) came in two pounds overweight at Friday's weigh-in.
Former Flames head coach Gulutzan joins Oilers as an assistant coach

Former Flames head coach Gulutzan joins Oilers as an assistant coach

EDMONTON — Glen Gulutzan coached against Todd McLellan for seven seasons in the NHL, including the last two with the Calgary Flames.