National Sports

LIVERPOOL, England — Everton fired manager Frank Lampard on Monday as the crisis-hit Premier League team took action amid its latest fight against relegation and protests by disgruntled fans against the club’s board.

Canada's fourth-place finish at the Women's Rugby World Cup in November came with a question.

MONTREAL — American defensive back Wesley Sutton signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Monday. The five-foot-11, 194-pound Sutton had a team-high 79 tackles last season with Montreal.

NEW YORK — Edmonton left-wing Zach Hyman, Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos and Anaheim centre Trevor Zegras have been named the NHL three stars of the week.

OTTAWA — The season is over for Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris. General manager Pierre Dorion announced Monday that Norris will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the 2022-23 campaign.

Dozens of Canadian and global sport scholars have joined the chorus in calling for an independent inquiry into sport in Canada, saying Canadian athletes deserve better.

Canada's Brooke Henderson is No. 1 on the LPGA Tour standings. She was elevated to the top spot on the Race to CME Globe rankings on Monday after winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

VANCOUVER — General manager Patrik Allvin feels strongly that his Vancouver Canucks needed a coaching change — whether the passionate fan base wanted one or not.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele gave Winnipeg an early three-goal lead, and the Jets held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Sunday night.

MONTREAL — It didn't take long for the Montreal Force to get rid of a bitter taste.