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Canadian women’s team pursuit riders appeal Cycling Canada’s decision
Five Canadian track cyclists who compete in the women’s team pursuit are appealing Cycling Canada’s…
Championship playoff final could change, supporters warned after Southampton spying accusations
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The possibility Southampton could be removed from the Championship playoff final…
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week’s Indianapolis…
Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City, the most populous city in North America, is a…
Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after 1st-round playoff exit that followed 2 Stanley Cup Final trips
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch on Thursday, dismissing him…
Former McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe college football coach Bobby Keasler dies at 80
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Bobby Keasler, a former Louisiana-Monroe and McNeese State football coach…
Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the 1st round following consecutive Stanley Cup Final runs
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the 1st round…
Tempo happy with improvement in first-ever WNBA win in franchise history
TORONTO — Sandy Brondello said she was ready for it, but there was no avoiding…
Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer’s title race following England row
Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call,…
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It’s all added…
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf…
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office…
Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they’ll play this weekend
MILAN (AP) — With just three days to go until the start of the penultimate…
Man City is chasing a treble. Chelsea is in turmoil. FA Cup final looks like a mismatch, but is it?
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — This season’s FA Cup has already delivered the biggest upset in…
Texas begins softball title defense among the favorites in a wide-open NCAA championship bracket
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas is in prime position to successfully defend its national softball…
ACC backs Duke’s TV deal with Amazon, calling it innovative despite Big Ten pushback
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — At a time when college athletic departments are desperately looking…
Rogers kicks in $27M to improve cellular capacity in Toronto, Vancouver for World Cup
TORONTO — As thousands of soccer fans prepare to descend on Toronto and Vancouver next…
Champions League and relegation showdowns loom on Bundesliga’s final day
Two dramatic three-way showdowns will dominate the last day of the Bundesliga season Saturday as…
Blue Jays hope that Varsho’s walk-off grand slam might be the start of something
TORONTO — There’s no denying that walk-off grand slam in extra innings against a division…
Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge kick off clash for PWHL’s Walter Cup
MONTREAL — It’s an all-Canadian clash for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s championship trophy. The…
Montreal Canadiens seek to bounce back in Buffalo, series with Sabres tied 2-2
BUFFALO — The Montreal Canadiens pursue a road win in Buffalo on Thursday to regain…
Teen Celebrini captains Canada and has Crosby for company at world hockey champs, US defends title
Macklin Celebrini is to captain Canada and Sidney Crosby will join him on the team…
Rickea Jackson hits late 3-pointer, scores 18 points to lead Sky past Valkyries 69-63
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining to help…
No closing this game as Rangers beat Dbacks after frantic 9th inning and Jansen’s walk-off hit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Danny Jansen chuckled after saying he didn’t really want to have…