National Sports

QUEBEC — Antony Auclair is calling it a career. The Canadian-born tight end announced Wednesday he is retiring from pro football. Auclair, 30, will make it official Thursday at Laval University's Sports and Physical Education Complex.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's offense is mimicked throughout the NFL as his innovative schemes are utilized by teams throughout the league.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Canadian midfielder Jessie Fleming has joined the NWSL's Portland Thorns from England's Chelsea. British reports pegged the transfer fee at 250,00 pounds ($425,785).

TORONTO — In recent weeks, Adam Copeland has been experiencing a phenomenon he says hasn’t happened since the ’90s: teenagers are recognizing him in public.

Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé's decision to return to the Halifax Wanderers was simple. He likes the brand of football the CPL side is playing under coach Patrice Gheisar.

TORONTO — The CFL will stage its annual draft April 30. The league made the announcement Wednesday. The draft will immediately follow the NFL draft, which will be held April 25-27 in Detroit. The CFL global draft will be held April 30 at 11 a.m. ET.

The Canadian Premier League is proving you really can come home, even if you wear cleats for a living. After spending last year playing in England and Ireland, David Norman Jr. is back on familiar turf.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is returning to limited on-ice conditioning work in his recovery from a blood-clotting issue that has sidelined him since November.

Preparing to race stock cars in the United States is bringing Treyten Lapcevich closer to his grandmother. Lapcevich will make the jump to the United States-based zMax CARS Tour this spring after winning the 2023 NASCAR Canada Series.

Akim Aliu had high hopes for Kim Davis — especially after their early dialogue.