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Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says

Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll to be their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday.
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Swiss skier Marco Odermatt takes eventful World Cup super-G for 1st win in Kitzbuehel

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt takes eventful World Cup super-G for 1st win in Kitzbuehel

KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) — Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt finally added Kitzbuehel to his list of World Cup victories on Friday, winning an eventful super-G at the iconic Austrian resort that saw a handful of racers crash badly.
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Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett

The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday.
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'Used that as fuel': Kadri says pre-season doubters spurring Flames' playoff push

'Used that as fuel': Kadri says pre-season doubters spurring Flames' playoff push

Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames shipped a boatload of veterans out of town last season. The organization had made the decision to start a rebuild.
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Toronto FC coach Fraser sees more attacking role for Italian star Bernardeschi

Toronto FC coach Fraser sees more attacking role for Italian star Bernardeschi

New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser says he plans to deploy Italian star Federico Bernardeschi, converted to wingback last season under John Herdman, in a more attacking role this year.
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Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
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Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani 's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for what he describes as a car loan, federal prosecu
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Canadian rugby sevens women open with back-to-back wins at Perth tournament

Canadian rugby sevens women open with back-to-back wins at Perth tournament

PERTH — Former captain Olivia Apps scored two tries against Britain and kicked the winning decisive to dispatch Fiji as Canada won its first two games at the HSBC SVNS Perth tournament. The Canadian women will face the unbeaten U.S.
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Dabrowski, Routliffe fall in Aussie Open semis after limited prep, health issues

Dabrowski, Routliffe fall in Aussie Open semis after limited prep, health issues

MELBOURNE — Considering the challenges Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and her doubles partner Erin Routliffe faced ahead of the Australian Open, including limited preparation, a semifinal finish in the women’s doubles was a good result.
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Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title. The No.
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