National Sports

LANSING, Mich.

NEW YORK — Former Montreal Expos star Vladimir Guerrero will wear an Angels cap on his Hall of Fame plaque.

Canadian gymnast Kyle Shewfelt says policies dealing with abuse in sports need to be strengthened to help prevent further incidents of sexual assault and other crimes against young athletes.

NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero is going into the Hall of Fame with a halo over his head. Guerrero will become the first player to wear an Angels hat on his bronze Hall plaque, a surprise to many because he spent more time with the Montreal Expos.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators' potential move to a downtown arena is a small step closer to becoming reality after the National Capital Commission announced Thursday it had reached an agreement in principle with the RendezVous LeBreton group.

STAMFORD, Conn. — The XFL is no longer an ex-football league. The sexed-up, second-rate football league formed as the early 2000s brainchild of WWE ringleader Vince McMahon is set for a surprising second life in 2020.

COUVA, Trinidad — Canada takes on Mexico in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship on Friday with a berth in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on the line. The U.S.

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ballou Tabla has been transferred to FC Barcelona in what the Montreal Impact called a proud moment for its organization.

Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith has been added to the roster for the NHL all-star game, the league announced Thursday. Smith replaces Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick on the Pacific Division roster.

GUELPH, Ont. — Don Cherry doesn't think European players should be allowed to play in the Canadian Hockey League.