National Sports

LIMA, Peru — The tears welling in the Paris mayor's eyes told the story one way. The words the Los Angeles mayor spoke told it another. This was one of those rare Olympic moments when everyone walked away a winner. Paris for 2024.

BRISTOL, Conn. — White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that sports anchor Jemele Hill could justifiably be fired from ESPN for tweets calling President Donald Trump a "white supremacist" and "a bigot.

TORONTO — The newly promoted Toronto Wolfpack have beefed up their roster for life in the second-tier of English rugby league, signing four players with some heavyweight credentials.

TORONTO — CFL players can look forward to the elimination of padded practices during the regular season and the addition of more time for rest and recovery.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says it's cool that the winner of the Miss America contest credits him with inspiring her.

Toronto FC wingback Raheem Edwards is not short on confidence, whether it be on the soccer field or in front of a video game console. Asked who's best on the MLS team at playing EA Sports "FIFA" soccer game, the 22-year-old from Toronto says he's No.

MONTREAL — For a third year in a row, the Montreal Alouettes have changed coaches in the middle of the season.

TORONTO — Mark Casse will attempt to achieve a rare double Saturday.

The B.C. Lions are back to being Jonathon Jennings' team. The third-year pro returns under centre Saturday night when the Lions (6-5) visit the league-leading Calgary Stampeders (9-1-1).

After winning virtually every significant tennis title imaginable, the finish line is in sight for Daniel Nestor.