National Sports

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is planning to make up for six weeks of lost time. The veteran American wide receiver will finally suit up for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season when they take on the Edmonton Elks at IG Field on Thursday.

Montreal Alouettes receiver Austin Mack wasn’t familiar with the CFL a few months ago.

WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league.

TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday night's game at Toronto.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of the Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer has extended its partnership with Visa for the next five years.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former Arizona Coyotes player Alex Galchenyuk is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and apologized for hurling threats at officers during his arrest earlier this month.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship. Smart and his Bulldogs also don't have history on their side.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took part in a warmup drill of players making short passes in a tight circle and before long tapped his left foot at a ball that wound up in the back of an open net.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defender Jordi Alba is set to join former FC Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in Miami.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly is having fun again playing football. Kelly is a big reason why Toronto (4-0) is the CFL's only unbeaten team.