• The Canadian Press

    Brazil's soccer federation suspends matches for 3 southern clubs because of flooding

    PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's soccer federation has suspended matches involving three top-tier clubs of the country's flood-ridden southern region, but only for 20 days. Gremio, Internacional and Juventude, which are based in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, will only return to activities after the harms of major flooding are mitigated, the Brazilian soccer body said in a statement Tuesday. Ten of their matches in the Brazilian league and the Brazilian Cup will be rescheduled. The decision

  • Yahoo Sports

    NBA fines Nuggets G Jamal Murray $100K for tossing heat pack, towel on court vs Timberwolves; no suspension

    Murray tossed a heat pad onto the court during gameplay vs. Timberwolves.

  • The Canadian Press

    Bellinger returns from broken ribs, giving Cubs' lineup a big boost

    CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs activated Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, a big boost after the slugger missed two weeks because of broken ribs. Bellinger batted third and was the designated hitter against the San Diego Padres in his first appearance since April 23. The 2019 NL MVP fractured two ribs on his right side when he ran into the center field wall at Wrigley Field trying to make a play against the Houston Astros. “You want to have your best players in the lineup,

  • The Canadian Press

    The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery and right to No. 1 pick for 1st time in team history

    The San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery on Tuesday and earned the right to have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft for the first time in franchise history. The Sharks finished last in the overall standings and retained their position in the lottery. Now San Jose has the opportunity to select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini, who is ranked first among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. Celebrini is from North Vancouver, British Columbia, but has previous ties to the Bay Area