• The Canadian Press

    NFL draft attendees down for 3rd straight year. J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit

    DETROIT (AP) — There's no place Drake Maye would rather be. When the NFL invited the former North Carolina quarterback to attend the draft in Detroit, he had a quick answer. Yes. “I think you always dream about coming here and coming to walk across the stage and be with the commissioner," Maye said. "It’s something I couldn’t turn down. It was a no-brainer for me.” Not everyone feels the same way. Only 13 players chose to celebrate their big night in the Motor City, representing a decline in NFL

  • The Canadian Press

    Roma beats Udinese 2-1 in resumption of suspended match to ruin Cannavaro's Serie A coaching debut

    UDINE, Italy (AP) — Bryan Cristante scored in stoppage time and Roma made its second trip this month to Udinese worthwhile with a 2-1 win in the resumption of a suspended Serie A match Thursday that entailed playing only the final 18 minutes. The score was 1-1 on April 14 when Roma defender Evan Ndicka collapsed and the match was suspended. Ndicka was released from the hospital a day later with a collapsed left lung and has since been cleared to return to training. Roberto Pereyra had scored for

  • The Canadian Press

    How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

    TORONTO — There were tears in the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room ahead of Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Toronto FC as players' family and friends offered love and support by video. "Go Rovers," was the repeated refrain from loved ones young and old. "So proud of you and the hard work and dedication that's got you this far," was the message for defender Jordan Barclay. "We love you," was one chorus. "Have fun," said another. Each message hit home, tugging at heartstrings. The

  • Yahoo Sports

    Man who killed Saints' Will Smith sentenced to 25 years in prison

    The conviction was the second for Cardell Hayes in the 2016 shooting death of Smith. The first was overturned after a Supreme Court decision rendered it unconstitutional.