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Korey Cunningham, a former NFL lineman, found dead in his New Jersey home. He was 28

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Korey Cunningham, an offensive lineman who played for three NFL teams during a five-year career, has died. He was 28. Police said Cunningham was found dead Thursday in his Clifton, New Jersey, home. Officers had gone to the home after a family member reported they could not contact Cunningham. The cause of death remains under i...

Spence has two goals and assist, Canada thumps Czechia 6-0 at U18 hockey worlds

VANTAA, Finland — Malcolm Spence had two goals and an assist as Canada thumped Czechia 6-0 in a penalty-filled affair Friday at the world men's under-18 hockey championship. Tij Iginla also had two goals and Carter George made 26 saves for the shutout Gavin McKenna had a goal and two assists and Carson Wetsch also scored as Canada improved to 2-0. ...

DeSmith stops 30 shots, Canucks edge Predators to retake series lead

J.T. Miller had a goal and assist and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series.

Gabrielle Reece: Volleyball legend, model and wellness coach

Vancouver company unveils Team Canada’s beach volleyball Olympic uniform design

Left On Friday, a Vancouver-based company, designed the beach volleyball bikini uniforms for this summer’s Olympics. Co-founders Shannon Savage and Laura Low Ah Kee say they have been working with Team Canada for three years and the athletes had input on the final design.

Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole passes away

Bob Cole, one of hockey’s most revered broadcasters, has died. He was 90.

Canucks Survive Game 3 With 2-1 Win, Take 2-1 Series Lead

It wasn’t always pretty. In fact, it almost never was. But when playing on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against a team that likes to grind it out, that’s exactly what the Vancouver Canucks did on Friday night in Nashville.

Capitals’ van Riemsdyk exits after big hit from Rangers’ Rempe

With eight minutes remaining in the first period, Rempe crushed Washington Capitals defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk behind the Capitals net.

Canucks’ Demko still ‘week-to-week,’ will miss Game 3 vs. Predators

Head coach Rick Tocchet reiterated on Friday that Thatcher Demko will not play the next few playoff games and is still “week-to-week.”

Browns' draft picks from Michigan, Ohio State connected by horrific injury in last year's big game

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns selected two players in the NFL draft forever connected by a horrific injury. In Friday’s third round, the team picked Michigan guard Zak Zinter, who broke his left leg against Ohio State on Nov. 25 when Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr., taken by the Browns in the second round, was accidentally thro...

Sweden announces its roster for the 2024 IIHF World Championship

Team Sweden has revealed its roster for the 2024 IIHF World Championship.

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advances at Madrid Open

Denis Shapovalov moved on at the Madrid Open on Friday with a 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over Argentina’s Tomás Martin Etcheverry.

One-day contract with hometown Bombers perfect way for Andrew Harris to end CFL career

For Andrew Harris, being a Winnipeg Blue Bomber was a dream come true — a dream from childhood that lasted into his young adult years. “I remember talking to Charles Roberts, seeing him at the Palomino Club and saying, ‘I’m coming to take your job’,” Harris said with a laugh Friday at Princess Auto Stadium. Having grown up in the city rooting for Roberts before joining him on the team’s Mount Rushmore of running backs, Harris wanted to be...

Connor Zary went from top prospect in the AHL to Calder Trophy candidate in 2023-24

It would be an understatement to say that the 2023-24 Calgary Flames were a mixed bag of results. The standings were not good (unless you were rooting for the highest place the team could find in the draft lottery), but plenty of individual performances were encouraging for fans, teammates, coaches, and management.

Maple Leafs Won’t Go Far with Samsonov in Net

The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster ride for Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. The 27-year-old entered on a one-year extension, thanks in large part to helping lead the group to their first playoff series win in nearly 20 years.

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contac...

Upcoming world title challenger says he'll be like a 'hyena' in next fight

One fighter is confident ahead of his next fight.

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

Liverpool and Feyenoord reach agreement over Arne Slot compensation fee

The deal could be rubberstamped over the weekend.

Shohei Ohtani responds to Toronto boos by hitting 7th homer as the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 12-2

TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night. Smith had his second straight four-hit game and finished with three RBIs as the Dodg...

Chari Hawkins: Doing it all as an accomplished American heptathlete

How the Winnipeg Jets have stopped Nathan MacKinnon in the playoffs

Heading into the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche’s first-round series, one of the key questions for the Jets to succeed was how to stop Nathan MacKinnon.

Gushue says Cole gave young Newfoundlanders belief that they could achieve big things

Canadian curling champion Brad Gushue first struck up a friendship with Bob Cole some 20 years ago during the NHL lockout. The legendary broadcaster — an elite curler himself in his younger days — would often watch the up-and-coming skip throw stones at the local club in their hometown of St. John's, N.L. "At times during my career, I'd talk to him...

Leafs’ Nylander on biggest challenge in potential Game 4 return: 'Nothing'

There are some signs pointing to the return of one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ key offensive weapons. Forward William Nylander was once again on the ice on Friday, participating in full-team practice.

Damian Lillard injury updates: Latest news on Bucks star's status in playoff series vs. Pacers

Damian Lillard suffered a lower-leg injury early in the Bucks' Game 3 against the Pacers and appeared hobbled after returning.

OHL roundup: Generals edge Battalion 4-2 in OHL East final opener

OSHAWA, Ont. — The Oshawa Generals spotted the North Bay Battalion an early 2-0 lead before storming back with four unanswered goals to post a 4-2 victory in the opening game of the Ontario Hockey League's Eastern Conference final. Stuart Rolofs scored twice for the Generals, with singles added by Luca Marrelli and Connor Lockhart (empty-netter). C...

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews among NHL stars to be featured in TV special on Saturday

Auston Matthews is getting his own special. The Maple Leafs superstar, along with Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, will be featured in the 2024 NHL Regular Season Awards Show, premiering on Saturday on the NHL Network at 4 p.m. The show, produced by the NHL, will honour the trio for their regular season awards and will include interviews with Matthews and Hellebuyck. In scoring a...

A look at the biggest and smallest title-winning margins in Premier League history

Confusion reigns as Blue Jays lose third straight in a rain-shortened game in K.C.

Thunder and lightning in Kansas City turned into a torrential rainstorm on Thursday afternoon. There was some confusion when Mother Nature intervened in the finale of the four-game Blue Jays-Royals series at Kauffman Stadium and finally a decision — one that took three hours and 38 minutes to be rendered — to call it day Heck, the first round of the NFL draft doesn’t take as long. The end result was a five-inning 2-1 loss for the Blue Jays — the...

Islanders’ Playoff Disappointment Reflective of Lamoriello’s Management

The New York Islanders are down 3-0 in the first round in what has been a one-sided series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They’ve been outplayed and it’s clear there is a gap between them and their opponent.

Mock Draft 14.0 picks 1-16: The Final Mock!

Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins, Jonah Ellis and Luke McCaffrey have turned the NFL draft into a family affair. The sons of former pro football stars, they've followed their fathers' formidable footsteps into the league. Elliss was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round Friday night. His father, Luther ...

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell's palsy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid wore sunglasses to the podium after he scored 50 points in the Sixers' Game 3 win over the New York Knicks and said he's dealt with various symptoms ...

Canada ousted by Estonia at world mixed doubles curling championship

Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott were ousted from the world mixed doubles curling championship after suffering a 6-5 loss to Estonia.

2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for May 7

The National Hockey League announced Friday that the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, N.J. The event will be broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

Defending champs Alcaraz and Sabalenka win opening matches at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz didn’t need to put his tender right arm to the test while easing to victory in his opening match at the Madrid Open on Friday. The two-time defending champion was playing for the first time in nearly a month after his injured arm ruled him out of Monte Carlo and Barcelona. And after doubting this week he would be good t...

Instant Grades and Reaction to the 2024 NFL Draft First Round

Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Legendary designer Adrian Newey is set to leave the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Autosport has learned.

Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 Player Grades: Goalies

The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 season is now complete, so it’s time to reflect on how this club fared in yet another rebuilding campaign. With a record of 23-53-6 for 52 points, including a road record of 7-32-2, the Blackhawks finished 31st out of 32 teams, qualifying for another lottery pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

How do you solve a problem like Makar? Jets dealing with defenceman who is being compared to Bobby Orr

As though it’s not difficult enough for the Winnipeg Jets to deal with Hart Trophy favourite Nathan MacKinnon in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, they’re also going up against a defenceman who draws comparisons to Bobby Orr. Cale Makar, the 25-year-old blue-liner from Calgary, has won the Calder Trophy (top rookie), Norris Trophy (top defenceman), Conn Smythe Trophy (MVP of the playoffs) and the Stanley Cup already in his young...

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder actually win the 2024 NBA title?

Ryder Cup shocker: LIV golfers including Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton reportedly eligible

Europe’s 2025 Ryder Cup chances just improved and it seems all it took was a fresh set of eyes on the old rules. According to multiple reports, LIV Golf superstar Jon Rahm and his fiery Ryder Cup partner Tyrell Hatton will be eligible to play next year at Bethpage Black as Europe looks to win on U.S. soil for the first time since 2012. Both LIV golfers were thought to be banned from the tournament which is co-sanctioned by Europe’s DP World...

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

NFL Draft winners & losers 2024: Commanders, Steelers impress on Day 2, Jets, Cowboys leave questions

A look at the winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft

Why Game 3 Might Be Do or Die For Oilers’ Stuart Skinner

Stuart Skinner hasn’t played poorly in two games versus the Los Angeles Kings. That said, Game 2 wasn’t his best outing, and based on an overtime loss, it’s clear there’s little room for error when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers.

‘We’re back in the NHL again.’ Utah already feels like home for ex-Coyotes

SALT LAKE CITY — Just past downtown and up a gentle trail that even an overweight sportswriter can navigate without a sweat lies a scenic overlook of one of the fastest-growing cities in America.

Russell Westbrook ejected vs. Mavericks: Clippers point guard gets tossed after punch in career-worst playoff game

Game 3 of the first-round series between the Clippers and Mavericks was one to forget for Russell Westbrook.

Nylander Brushes Off Injury Questions, Citing Personal Reasons

William Nylander is expected to be back for Game 4 in the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. But, he’s not coming back without adding a bit more drama to an already turbulent scene in Toronto.

Maple Leafs reflect on Brad Marchand’s ‘unbelievable’ antics after Game 3

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand engineered a Game 3 performance that will perhaps last forever in the minds of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchand authored a two-goal, three-assist performance, leading the Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 3.

NFL Draft winners & losers 2024: Bears, Chargers make right Round 1 picks, Falcons puzzle with QB plan

A look at the winners and losers from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.