• The Canadian Press

    The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After losing a handful key contributors in free agency and releasing several more to save money, the Miami Dolphins used the NFL draft to add depth with players they feel can develop into starters. General manager Chris Grier has taken win-now approach over the past two seasons, adding pricey stars including Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey through free agency and making trades to build a contending roster. Grier still wants to win, even after selecting several players wit

  • The Canadian Press

    Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. Then they traded up and grabbed a playmaker. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league's worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It honestly just fell that way with the board,” said Douglas, who used the first five of New York's seven picks on

  • The Canadian Press

    Lightning D Sergachev picks up assist as surprise addition to roster in Game 4 win vs. Panthers

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was a surprise addition to the lineup and had an assist in the Lightning's Game 4 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night after being out since early February with a broken left leg. Sergachev had surgery one day after he got hurt during a game at the New York Rangers on Feb. 8. “I felt like a hockey player again.” Sergachev said after the Lightning avoided elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers. “A little bit tired, obviou

  • The Canadian Press

    Buffalo Bills take a chance on English rugby player Travis Clayton with their last pick in NFL draft

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — English rugby player turned offensive tackle prospect Travis Clayton was ready to join his International Pathway Program classmates on the NFL draft stage in Detroit on Saturday, when suddenly his agent came running from behind to hand him a cell phone. A frantic and joyous minute later, Clayton had the stage all to himself after being selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 221st pick in the seventh round. “It was all a bit of a blur, but luckily I managed to get on sta