National Sports

Bob Murdoch, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a former NHL defenceman has died at the age of 76. The NHL Alumni Association announced his passing on Friday.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.

CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team who has ALS, was in intensive care because of sepsis and pneumonia, his wife said Friday.

BOSTON — Right-handed reliever Jay Jackson is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on family medical emergency list. Jackson's son JR was born prematurely in early July.

HAMILTON — Taylor Powell hasn't had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts — the defending Grey Cup champions — two weeks ago.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Guentzel had the surgery on Wednesday.

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women's World Cup.

Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a seven-year extension worth $45.

SYDNEY (AP) — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women’s World Cup , which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament on Thursday.

WINNIPEG — There’s just something about playing the B.C. Lions that brings out the best in Kenny Lawler.