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South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't be calling an NFL playoff game for NBC for the first time since the network returned to televising the league in 2006. NBC confirmed to The Associated Press that Michaels won't be working the playoffs.
Canadians dominate first Professional Women's Hockey League rosters

Canadians dominate first Professional Women's Hockey League rosters

Canadians dominated Professional Women's Hockey League rosters declared Tuesday for the league's inaugural season starting New Year's Day.
Siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt each win gold at ski cross World Cup stop

Siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt each win gold at ski cross World Cup stop

AROSA, Switzerland — Hannah Schmidt won the women's race and brother Jared took gold in the men's competition Tuesday at a ski cross World Cup stop.
'What if?': NFL legend Tom Brady dreams of Montreal Expos career in ad

'What if?': NFL legend Tom Brady dreams of Montreal Expos career in ad

Long before he led the New England Patriots dynasty and won seven Super Bowl rings, Tom Brady nearly had a career in baseball.
Canada coach not surprised by level of social media abuse directed at female players

Canada coach not surprised by level of social media abuse directed at female players

Canada coach Bev Priestman was not surprised at a report detailing the social media abuse female players encounter these days.
Best friends Conor Geekie, Denton Mateychuk hoping for more memories at world juniors

Best friends Conor Geekie, Denton Mateychuk hoping for more memories at world juniors

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Conor Geekie and Denton Mateychuk were rivals. Then they were teammates. And not long after that, best friends.
OHL suspends former Attack coach Greg Walters for remainder of season

OHL suspends former Attack coach Greg Walters for remainder of season

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended former Owen Sound Attack head coach Greg Walters for the remainder of the season.
Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out despite on-court struggles

Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out despite on-court struggles

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam can't deny that the Raptors have taken some hard knocks during slump that has seen Toronto lose six of their past seven games. But Siakam says there's a lot more fight left in him and his teammates.
Alouettes re-sign DB Ruffin, OL McGloster to two-year contracts

Alouettes re-sign DB Ruffin, OL McGloster to two-year contracts

MONTREAL — The Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes signed American defensive back Dionté Ruffin and American offensive tackle Jamar McGloster to two-year contracts on Tuesday.