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Opening trades of the NHL off-season contain several goalies but few surprises
Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washington for goalie Darcy Kuemper, but his impending full no-movement clause kicking in July 1 was the impetus for the move. ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic qualifies for Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Marina Stakusic has qualified for her first Grand Slam main draw at Wimbledon. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., scored a 6-3, 6-0 decision over British wild-card Amarni Banks in the third round of the women's qualifying tournament on Wednesday to secure her spot in the season's third major. Sta...
Jun 27, 2024
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Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz: A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments
OTTAWA - The Governor General's office has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. A look: Companions: -Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q., Outremont, Que., a promotion within the Order for a leading figure in Canadian finance. Officers: -Yusuf Altintas, O.C., Vancouver, a mechanical engineering professor ...
Jun 27, 2024
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The US Tennis Association can do more to prevent abuse, including sexual misconduct, a review says
An outside review of the U.S. Tennis Association's safeguarding system offered 19 specific recommendations for how the group that oversees the sport in the country and runs the U.S. Open Grand Slam tournament can do more to protect players from abuse such as sexual misconduct. A 62-page report written by two lawyers - ...
Jun 27, 2024
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McDavid, Matthews among number of finalists up for top prizes at NHL Awards
LAS VEGAS - Some of the NHL's best will be recognized Thursday night at the NHL Awards. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is among three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy for league MVP. Toronto Maple Leafs sniper Auston Matthews is up for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the most outstanding player as voted b...
Jun 27, 2024
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Canucks send two players, 2027 second-round pick to Blackhawks for 2027 fourth
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick. The Canucks will retain 15 per cent of Mikheyev's salary as a part of the deal announced Wednesday night. Mikheyev, 29, had 11 goals and 20 assis...
Jun 27, 2024
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South Africa beats Afghanistan to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought
TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) - South Africa trounced Afghanistan by nine wickets Wednesday to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought. Reeza Hendricks hit a six and a four on consecutive deliveries to lift South Africa to 60 for 1 in the ninth over, easily surpassing Afghanistan's 56. It was the fir...
Jun 27, 2024
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World champions Katzberg, Rogers book tickets to Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
MONTREAL - World champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers have their tickets to Paris booked and ready. Katzberg won the men's hammer throw, besting the Olympic standard once more, with a throw 82.60 metres at the Canadian Olympic trials on Wednesday. Rogers did the same in topping the women's field in the hammer thr...
Jun 27, 2024
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Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August
BOSTON (AP) - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inning with one out, Toronto's Davis Schneider on first base after a walk and Danny Jansen about to bat. The game will be ma...
Jun 27, 2024
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Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft
TORONTO - Ja'Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The second round of the NBA Draft will begin Thursday afternoon. Walter averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists a...
Jun 27, 2024
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