• The Canadian Press

    NBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt

    The conference finals and Bronny James' decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating NBA conversations lately. In fact, both have been trumped by the drama surrounding where fans will be able to watch games for at least the next decade. The NBA media rights negotiations for deals beginning with the 2025-26 season are well into the fourth quarter, but trying to assess how the final packages will look is difficult. Commissioner Adam Silver will deliver his State of the L

  • The Canadian Press

    Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs turns self in on misdemeanor cruelty to animal charges in Alabama

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Buggs was later released on $600 bond for two counts of cruelty to dogs in the second degree. The Tuscaloosa Police Department found two dogs that were “seriously malnourished” and “emaciated” March 28 on the back porch of a house that Buggs had rented, according to court documents. The court filings reported that a neighbor

  • The Canadian Press

    Carl Edwards celebrates Hall of Fame induction, insists 2016 finale did not cause NASCAR retirement

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards says he never expected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame so when the announcement came down a week ago, he was unreachable for hours until his wife encouraged him to check his phone. He was shocked to learn that he was joining Ricky Rudd as the 2025 inductees. Nine days later, he said remains overwhelmed by the recognition; Edwards said he left a Bass Pro Shops in Missouri early Thursday and was greeted by a fan congratulating him. Edwards won 28 rac

  • The Canadian Press

    SEC's 8- or 9-game conference schedule debate on hold, but expanded CFP could factor into decision

    DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The debate within the Southeastern Conference about whether to play eight or nine league games is not over, it's just on hold. After much discussion last year, the SEC locked in a short-term solution to the eight or nine question by agreeing to go with eight games for this season and next, the first two with Texas and Oklahoma in the conference, but leaving open the possibility to change it in 2026. With more pressing matters to deal with, triggered by the NCAA and power conf