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Future sign: Cole arrives with old placard of Yankees fealty

NEW YORK - On his first day in pinstripes, Gerrit Cole admitted to stealing a sign - no, not those signs. Cole affixed his signature to a record $324 million, nine-year contract at 10:45 a.m., walked ...

Dec 18, 2019

High school coach portrayed in 'Remember the Titans' dies

With his health declining, Herman Boone was still mapping out football strategy as if he were about to walk the sidelines one more time. "His daughter said the other night he asked for a clipboard. He...

Dec 18, 2019

Blackhawks say Crawford will return as assistant in January

Chicago Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will remain suspended until Jan. 2 and then resume his coaching duties after an investigation into his behaviour in previous jobs. Several former players acc...

Dec 18, 2019

Man City, Man United to meet in English League Cup semis

The two Manchester clubs will meet in the semifinals of the English League Cup after both pulled clear in the second half to beat lower-division opponents in the last eight on Wednesday. City stayed o...

Dec 18, 2019

Davies impresses in Bayern win; Gladbach level at top

FREIBURG, Germany - Canadian left back Alphonso Davies provided a highlight-reel assist to help Bayern Munich post a 3-1 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga action Wednesday. Davies set up ...

Dec 18, 2019

Coyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospects

The Arizona Coyotes are looking to end their lengthy playoff drought by adding a player desperate to get back to the post-season himself. Arizona acquired standout winger Taylor Hall from the New Jers...

Dec 18, 2019

NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely

RENTON, Wash. - The troubles that have followed Josh Gordon throughout his career continued Monday as the Seahawks wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's drug p...

Dec 18, 2019

Review recommends Whitecaps improve communication and handling of complaints

An independent third-party review of the Vancouver Whitecaps stemming from allegations of harassment and bullying in 2008 against a former women's team coach has recommended the club im...

Dec 18, 2019

NHL Notebook: Players say league has work to do in terms of self-promotion

This week's Taylor Hall trade made waves across the NHL. A star moving from a bottom-feeder to a contender is always big news. But the winger also pushed the needle last spring long after an...

Dec 18, 2019

Thompson's contract status likely to keep him out of Olympic qualifying

TORONTO - Nick Nurse says Tristan Thompson would "look good" playing for Canada's men's basketball team this summer. It might take getting to the Tokyo Olympics, however, for that to ha...

Dec 18, 2019