National Sports

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

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Temporary licenses for sports betting in Maine could be issued by November, allowing the long-awaited launch of mobile and online wagering, officials said Monday.

Kerry Bowie's daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.

OTTAWA — Alberta businessman Rob Hatch has been elected the next chair of Own The Podium's board of directors. Own The Podium was established before the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari's son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky.

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is eligible to play again. The team had placed the six-foot-two, 199-pound wide receiver on the suspended list June 1.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of former University of New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs on embezzlement charges.

TORONTO — Shortstop Arjun Nimmala has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 17-year-old prospect was the 20th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft.

BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin suspended goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck while police investigate his alleged involvement in a fight with another man who later needed hospital treatment.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. Screaming, berating and belittling were an accepted part of the package.