National Sports

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks aren’t thinking about the pomp and circumstance that comes with a home opener.

MONTREAL — CF Montréal is looking to keep its strong run of form going as it returns from Major League Soccer's two week international break with a match Saturday against visiting Austin FC.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer Mike Pratt, who helped lead the Wildcats to three SEC championships and two Elite Eight appearances, has died. He was 73.

Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers selected John Tortorella for their coaching vacancy on Friday, the latest veteran tasked with stopping the franchise’s 47-year Stanley Cup title drought.

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — England broke its own world record for the highest score in one-day international cricket by hitting 498-4 against the Netherlands, with Jos Buttler leading the way Friday with an unbeaten 162 off only 70 balls.

DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar , who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists.

MONTREAL — For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough.

TORONTO — Experience has taught Brandon Banks anything can happen at the end of a CFL game.

The first eight years of Andrew Wiggins' NBA career came and went without a chance to prove himself on the league's biggest stage