Sports News Roundup: Hartnell retires, Blues acquire Jerabek, Paul Allen's cancer

Hartnell retires from NHL after 17 years

Longtime NHL forward Scott Hartnell announced his retirement Monday after 17 seasons. "Seventeen years in the NHL was the best job anyone could ever ask for," Hartnell tweeted. "The games, the fans, the travel, the hotels, the food, the pregame soccer games, are just some of the things that I will always remember and miss."

Blues acquire defenseman Jerabek for a draft pick

The St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Jakub Jerabek from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2020, the team announced Monday. The 5-foot-11 Jerabek split his time in the 2017-18 season between Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League, the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen treated again for cancer

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen said on Monday he had started treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the same type of cancer he overcame nine years ago. In a brief statement, Allen said he learned recently that cancer had returned and said he planned "on fighting this aggressively" while staying involved in his philanthropic and business dealings.

Patriots' Edelman, 8 others back from suspension

Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman will be back together when the New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. Edelman is one of nine players who can rejoin their teams in Week 5 after serving four-game suspensions.

Buccaneers tight end Howard could miss a month

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard is expected to miss up to four weeks with a sprained MCL, ESPN reported on Monday. Howard was a casualty in the 48-10 blowout loss at Chicago on Sunday.

Golf: U.S. Ryder Cup loss raises old questions

A change in PGA Tour schedule will ensure the American players are fresher at future Ryder Cups, but that alone will not guarantee future success, particularly when the biennial event against Europe is held away from home. It certainly did not help that 11 of the 12 members of the losing United States team at Le Golf National arrived jet-lagged directly from the Tour Championship on the PGA Tour.

Tennis: Osaka trying to move on from 'bittersweet' maiden Grand Slam title

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka said her breakthrough victory in New York last month still felt "bittersweet" and is hoping that a strong end to the season could help her to feel better. The Japanese player's win in the U.S. Open final was overshadowed by a row between her opponent Serena Williams and chair umpire Carlos Ramos, which resulted in the 23-times Grand Slam champion being docked a game and fined $17,000.

Nevada woman sues soccer star Ronaldo for alleged sexual assault

A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the global soccer star for an alleged rape at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009, according to a complaint filed by her lawyer. Lawyers for Ronaldo, one of the world's best-known athletes, on Friday threatened to sue a German magazine that published the accusation.

Browns cornerback Mitchell likely out for the season

Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell could miss the rest of the season with a broken forearm, coach Hue Jackson said. Mitchell was injured in the first half of Cleveland's 45-42 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders and did not return after being carted off the field.

Steelers running back Bell on Thomas injury: 'I'll ... be the bad guy'

Four prominent NFL players said they wouldn't report to training camp this summer without a new contract. Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams got one. Khalil Mack forced a trade to the Chicago Bears and signed a lucrative contract extension. Earl Thomas showed up at the 11th hour, just before the Seattle Seahawks opened the season, not happy to be there. And Le'Veon Bell remains AWOL from the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying he won't sign his franchise tag and won't risk injury on the brink of free agency.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)