NBA notebook: Bulls fire Hoiberg, promote Boylen
The Chicago Bulls fired head coach Fred Hoiberg on Monday and promoted Jim Boylen to lead the team.
Flyers hire NHL veteran Fletcher as GM
The Philadelphia Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher as their executive vice president and general manager on Monday.
Soccer: Modric wins 2018 Ballon d’Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance
Real Madrid’s Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s and Lionel Messi’s decade-long hold on the prestigious award.
Raptors 905 waive PG Felder following arrest
Raptors 905, the Toronto Raptors’ NBA G League affiliate, waived point guard Kay Felder on Monday after he was charged by police in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.
Olympics: Canadian weightlifter Girard gets gold medal at last
It took more than six years hut Christine Girard was finally awarded her 2012 London Games weightlifting gold medal on Monday to become Canada’s first Olympic champion in the sport.
Maple Leafs trade Leivo to Canucks for Carcone
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Josh Leivo to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday for forward Michael Carcone.
Japanese LHP Kikuchi made available to MLB teams
Major league teams can begin making their pitches on Tuesday to left-hander Yusei Kikuchi of the Nippon Professional Baseball league.
Kentucky receiver accused of assaulting girlfriend
Kentucky wide receiver Zy’Aire Hughes was arrested over the weekend and accused of assaulting his girlfriend.
NHL board expected to approve Seattle expansion team
The NHL Board of Governors is expected to approve Seattle’s bid to become the league’s 32nd franchise on Tuesday.
Athletics: Britain’s Ridgeon appointed IAAF’s new chief executive
Former British hurdles record holder Jon Ridgeon has been appointed the IAAF’s new chief executive officer following approval by global governing body’s council on Monday.
