Sports

Bruins score 3 PPG, beat Capitals 4-1 for 3-1 series lead

BOSTON (AP) - David Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle scored 34 seconds apart to break the game open early in the third period, and Tuukka Rask stopped 19 shots to lead Boston to a 4-1 victory over the Washi...

May 21, 2021

Sarah Kemp takes LPGA Tour lead at firm and fast Kingsmill

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - Sarah Kemp shot a 4-under 67 on Friday at firm and fast Kingsmill Resort to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend in the LPGA Tour's Pure Silk Championship. "This golf cours...

May 21, 2021

Conservative MP Kevin Waugh crossing fingers as sports betting bill heads to Senate

Kevin Waugh has pushed legalized single-game sports betting to the brink of reality in Canada, but he's realistic about the chances of success for Bill C-218. "Am I confident? I'd say 50-50," the Sask...

May 21, 2021

Kivlenieks earns shutout as host Latvia shocks Canada 2-0 at world championship

RIGA, Latvia - Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia stunned Canada 2-0 Friday on the opening day of the world men's hockey championship.Canada came into the game with 11 wins and a tie all-...

May 21, 2021

Toronto FC looks to breach Orlando City's formidable defence

After holding MLS's most potent offence to a 1-1 tie last week at New York City FC, Toronto FC faces one of the league's stingiest defences on Saturday in Orlando. Orlando City is tied with Seattle in...

May 21, 2021

NBA East and West first-round playoff preview capsules

Capsules for the NBA first-round series that begin this weekend: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (49-23) vs. No. 8 WASHINGTON WIZARDS (34-38, 1-1) Season series: 76ers, 3-0. Story line: Th...

May 21, 2021

Canadian women to face Czech Republic, Brazil in soccer friendlies ahead of Olympics

Canada will play the Czech Republic and Brazil in soccer friendlies next month as part of its preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. The Canadian women, ranked eighth in the world, will face the 27th-ran...

May 21, 2021

Canucks sign head coach Travis Green to multi-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension. The Canucks are giving Green a vote of confidence after a tough season on the ice that saw the NHL club si...

May 21, 2021

Corey Conners drops out of lead after rough start to second round at PGA Championship

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners has relinquished the lead at the PGA Championship. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., shot a 3-over 75 in Friday's second round after entering the day with a tw...

May 21, 2021

Canadian-born teenager Daniel Jebbison signs new deals with Sheffield United

Canadian-born forward Daniel Jebbison had two reasons to celebrate Friday. Sheffield United rewarded the 17-year-old from Milton, Ont., with a new long-term contract. And Jebbison was one of 28 player...

May 21, 2021