Sports

Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe. A snag with the city of Phoeni...

Apr 05, 2023

Canada's Corey Conners is fresh off a win and ready to contend at Augusta

Corey Conners consistently thrives in early April. He's hoping that can carry him to a win at the Masters, the first major of the men's golf season. The first time Conners qualified for the storied to...

Apr 05, 2023

Sweden's Edin makes a "one in a 1,000" game-tying spinner at world curling playdowns

OTTAWA - Thinking it may have been a circus throw for show, some laughs were heard at TD Place when Niklas Edin tried a spin shot in the 10th end of Sweden's game against Norway on Wednesday. Gasps mi...

Apr 05, 2023

'Union guy through and through': New NHLPA boss getting positive early reviews

Marty Walsh provided some broad strokes on his plans for the NHL Players' Association. The union's new executive director didn't offer specifics on how he will approach negotiations on the next collec...

Apr 05, 2023

Maple Leafs centre Ryan O'Reilly ready to return from broken finger against Bruins

TORONTO - Ryan O'Reilly is ready to return. And into the lion's den he will go. The Toronto Maple Leafs centre declared himself fully healthy following Wednesday's practice after missing a month with ...

Apr 05, 2023

Kansas bans transgender athletes from women's, girls' sports

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas is banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports from kindergarten through college, the first of several possible new laws restricting the rights of transgende...

Apr 05, 2023

Canadiens haven't confirm if all players will wear Pride-themed warm-up jerseys

BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens haven't confirmed whether all of the team's players will wear themed warm-up jerseys during Pride night Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Head coach Mar...

Apr 05, 2023

Blue Jays claim Luplow off waivers, transfer Ryu to 60-day injured list

TORONTO - Outfielder Jordan Luplow was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and then optioned to Toronto's triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Left-handed pitcher ...

Apr 05, 2023

Finland routs France 14-1 to open women's world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Jenniina Nylund scored a hat trick as Finland dominated France in a 14-1 victory at the women's world hockey championship on Wednesday. Finland left little doubt in the result by jump...

Apr 05, 2023

Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to Spain's Paula Badosa at Charleston Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Canada's Leylah Fernandez lost in the round of 32 at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, falling to Spain's Paula Badosa in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (6). Fernandez had seven double fau...

Apr 05, 2023