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'Everything's on the line': Maple Leafs, Panthers set for Game 7 clash

SUNRISE - Craig Berube found himself at peace once the puck dropped. The anticipation was the tough part. The St. Louis Blues head coach guided his team on a long journey that culminated with Game 7 o...

May 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he intends to return to the Washington Capitals for his 21st NHL season after breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring record earlier this spring....

May 17, 2025

Canada's Katie Vincent paddles to canoe sprint gold at World Cup event in Hungary

SZEGED - Canada's Katie Vincent captured gold in the women's C1 500-metre final at a Canoe Sprint World Cup event on Saturday. Vincent paddled across the finish line in two minutes 5.43 seconds, beati...

May 17, 2025

Cougars sign American forward Jack Finnegan

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have signed American forward Jack Finnegan to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 17-year-old was added to the Cougars' list last season and quick...

May 17, 2025

Crystal Palace pulls off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

LONDON (AP) - Crystal Palace pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Palace lifted the trophy for the first ti...

May 17, 2025

Winnipeg Jets GM says Mark Scheifele's father died overnight

DALLAS - Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Mark Scheifele's father, Brad, died overnight. Cheveldayoff delivered the news during a brief media availability as the team held an optional skate at...

May 17, 2025

Paolini beats Gauff to become first home player in 40 years to win the Italian Open

ROME (AP) - Jasmine Paolini took advantage of the crowd's support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on Saturday. With top-ranked Jannik S...

May 17, 2025

Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500

BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off two consecutive playoff appearances. The Orioles are 15-28 and in ...

May 17, 2025

Dortmund, Frankfurt clinch Champions League qualification on final day of Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt qualified for the Champions League on the last day of the Bundesliga season on Saturday, leaving Freiburg to be content reaching the Europa League. Dortmund c...

May 17, 2025

New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women's rugby clash

After a somewhat laboured start to the Pacific Four Series in a 26-14 win over the U.S., Canada laid down a marker ahead of the Rugby World Cup with a pulsating 27-27 draw Saturday with reigning World...

May 17, 2025