National Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Kelly and LSU face much higher expectations going into his second season as coach.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be fit to play against Costa Rica in their opening match at the Women’s World Cup on Friday.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January.

PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Second-seeded Zheng Qinwen eased past Sara Errani with a double bagel in the opening round of the Palermo Open on Monday. Zheng beat the Italian 6-0, 6-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Eight former Northwestern football players have retained attorneys following a hazing scandal that led to the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald and criticism of university leadership for its initial response to the allegations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey made clear Monday that only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics.

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Two commentators for Italy’s state television face disciplinary procedures for making sexual and racist remarks live on air.

Sports apparel giant Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.