National Sports

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at the highest level.

Bobby Wagner has a resume unlike anyone who has played football in Washington in many years. He is a six-time All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion and should be fitted for a gold Hall of Fame jacket when he retires.

DENVER (AP) — About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974.

MONTREAL — A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

LILLE — RJ Barrett had a game-high 24 points as the Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 93-83 win over Australia in men's basketball action on Tuesday.

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas among a flurry of trades Monday by playoff hopeful teams.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered in both games of a doubleheader, including a solo shot in the nightcap that helped the Toronto Blue Jays earn a split with an 8-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

TORONTO — Yusei Kikuchi is headed to Houston.

WASHINGTON, D. C. — Denis Shapovalov didn't waste any time winning his first-round singles match at the Mubadala City DC Open on Monday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.