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Stakusic into third round of Wimbledon qualifying, Diallo and Galarneau eliminated

Stakusic into third round of Wimbledon qualifying, Diallo and Galarneau eliminated

LONDON — Canada's Marina Stakusic is a win away from qualifying for her first Grand Slam main draw. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty

Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty

NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL's last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a p
NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season

NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season

Fanatics and the NHL on Wednesday unveiled new on-ice player jerseys for the 2024-25 season, which officials say have been tested and refined well before making their debut in games this fall.
Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

Veteran forward Alex Morgan won't be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes.
CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League believes it has found the right recipe and partner for showcasing top-ranked prospects. Sprinkle in the intense Canadian-United States rivalry, mix it with NHL scouts, draft motivation and the U.S.
Guerrero Junior drives in 4 runs as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 9-4, snap seven-game skid

Guerrero Junior drives in 4 runs as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 9-4, snap seven-game skid

BOSTON (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero hit a pair of two-run doubles, George Springer added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a seven-game skid with a 9-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team.
Canada beats Peru 1-0 at Copa America on second-half goal by David

Canada beats Peru 1-0 at Copa America on second-half goal by David

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute, and Canada knocked off Peru 1-0 on Tuesday night in the Copa America for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years.
Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss

Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all black to work.
No time for Stanley Cup hangover as NHL off-season is already here

No time for Stanley Cup hangover as NHL off-season is already here

The Stanley Cup was still on the ice when Patric Hornqvist offered up a sobering thought surrounded by former teammates and other family revellers holding cans of beer during the celebration.