McDavid named captain of team North America
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was officially named captain of team North America for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Head Coach Todd McLellan made the official announcement on Sep. 8, according to NBC Sports. Sean Couturier, forward for the Philadelphia Flyers, and Aaron Ekblad, defenseman for the Florida Panthers, will serve as alternate captains for the duration of the tournament.
New York Mets sign Tim Tebow to minor league contract
Former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets on Sept. 9. The Heisman Trophy winner will receive a $100,000 signing bonus, according to Yahoo Sports. Tebow will report to the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Sep. 18 to determine which minor league he will be assigned to.
Serena Williams loses number one ranking
Tennis superstar Serena William lost her number one ranking after losing to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic at the U.S. Open on Sep. 8. The 34-year-old lost the semifinal match by a score of 6-2, 7-6 (5), according to FOX Sports. This marks the second year in a row that Williams has lost her number one ranking after being eliminated from the U.S. Open.
Seantrel Henderson receives four game suspension
The NFL officially announced that Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson will receive a four game suspension for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to NBC Sports. The 24-year-old will not be allowed practice with the team until after his suspension has ended.
