National Sports

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright , whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown of Memphis.

With World Cup qualification in their sights in this international window, the Canadian men say they are staying in the moment and keeping it real. "We pride ourselves on being humble," said midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye.

TORONTO — Jamaal Magloire has been hired as vice-president and senior adviser of his hometown Scarborough Shooting Stars.

Eric Radford says the answer will come to him in the restful days after season's end. Piper Gilles says "The Long and Winding Road" wasn't necessarily meant as a final chapter.

LONDON (AP) — Former tennis champion Boris Becker went on trial Monday in London for allegedly concealing property — including nine trophies — from bankruptcy trustees and dodging his obligation to disclose financial information to settle his debts.

NEW YORK — Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi, Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor and Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse have been dubbed the NHL's three stars of the week.

Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes remain steadfast in their refusal to accept their national sport organization's "unacceptable" mediation plan.

CALGARY — Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci has revealed he is recovering from testicular cancer. In a statement, the 25-year-old from Calgary said he was diagnosed Feb.

SYDNEY (AP) — Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has been fined 25,000 Australian dollars ($18,500) for taking a walk on a Sydney beach while he was supposed to be self isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

VANCOUVER — After a disappointing homestand, the Vancouver Canucks are once again searching for answers — and hoping to find them before their faint playoff hopes are extinguished completely.