Sports

THE Minnesota Timberwolves get their season underway against the San Antonio Spurs this evening, and here’s how you can follow the action. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

CONOR McGREGOR looks likely to defend his UFC lightweight title next but training partner Artem Lobov believes he would rather face Floyd Mayweather again. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ANOTHER thrilling night of Champions League football saw Manchester United and Chelsea pick up points while Lionel Messi wrote a new chapter in his story. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

CHELSEA welcome Roma to Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United visit Benfica on a busy night of Champions League fixtures. Follow all the action LIVE with Express Sport. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Gord Downie was a passionate sports fan, and his passing was mourned Wednesday on social media by athletes and organizations touched by his music. CBC | Sports News

As Canadians celebrate the late Gord Downie’s life and accomplishments, here are CBC Sports’ video montages from recent Olympic Games that were set to some of The Tragically Hip’s most memorable songs. CBC | Sports News

The sad news that Gord Downie has died after battling terminal brain cancer reverberated across Canada on Wednesday, and sports fans have their own reasons to cherish the man whose lyrics were frequently peppered with references to Canadian sports history. CBC | Sports News

AB DE VILLIERS is just like Roger Federer, according to South Africa legend Shaun Pollock. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

MESUT OZIL is angry at Arsenal because they failed to build a title-contending squad in the summer, according to Robert Pires. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has called on his fans to help him find black trainers by 5pm – or he will have to quit the English Open. Daily Express :: Sport Feed