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Canucks’ J.T. Miller finishes 15th in Selke Trophy voting; Garland, Pettersson also receive votes

Three members of the Vancouver Canucks received votes this year for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Wins Selke Trophy

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov has won the 2023-24 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The Selke Trophy recognizes “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Analysis: Arsenal has hope for future under Arteta despite enduring another Premier League near miss

There was no choke this time. No stumbling with the winning line in sight.

What Makes Craig Berube’s Formula a Winner in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Craig Berube as their new head coach, bringing in a seasoned leader with a proven track record in the NHL. Berube, who started his NHL coaching career with the Philadelphia Flyers and found significant success with the St.

Brendon Rodney finishes 2nd in 200m World Athletics race

The Etobicoke, Ont. native was the runner-up in the men's 200m sprint with a time of 20.42 during the World Athletics Continental Tour stop in Tokyo.

Canadian women score historic rugby win, defeating World Cup champion New Zealand

Fancy Bermudez scored two tries as Canada recorded a historic rugby win over New Zealand on Sunday in Christchurch, holding on to dispatch the reigning World Cup champion 22-19 and win the Pacific Four Series.

Canadiens Lessons Learned From The Jesperi Kotkaniemi Saga

By now you’ve surely heard about the success (or lack thereof) of former Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi during the most recent NHL playoffs.

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to be crowned undisputed heavyweight champion

'The Gypsy King' is finally beaten.

Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin.

New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

New York Rangers: 114 points, 1st in Metropolitan, def. CAR in Round 2 (4-2) Florida Panthers: 110 points, 1st in Atlantic, def. BOS in Round 2 (4-2) TV: ESPN, ESPN2, Sportsnet, CBC, ABC, TVA Sports.

Hurricanes, Brind’Amour reach agreement on multi-year extension

The anxiety surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes’ head coaching position is finally over. According to ESPN reporter Kevin Weekes, the Canes have reached an agreement with head coach Rod Brind’Amour on a multi-year contract extension.

The Canucks are officially under the cap FLOOR for 2024/25 (but only for the moment)

As we write these words, the Vancouver Canucks are on the cusp of Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and sit just one win away from the a trip to the Western Conference Finals.

Linus Ullmark May Be Blocking Offseason Trade By Bruins

The Boston Bruins are weighing the future of goaltender Linus Ullmark, with increasing speculation about a potential trade this summer. While a trade was considered at the past trade deadline, Ullmark expressed concerns about moving mid-season due to family considerations.

Stuart Skinner starts, Henrique returns for Oilers in Game 6

In a do-or-die Game 6, the Edmonton Oilers will make another change in goal tonight as Stuart Skinner returns to the crease on home ice. He’ll replace Calvin Pickard, who drew in for Games 4 and 5, helping his club secure a win and keep another close.

Will Power suffers engine hiccup as Chevrolet and Honda struggle ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power experienced the seventh engine issue for Chevrolet in two days of Indianapolis 500 qualifying when his Team Penske entry sputtered Sunday during practice ahead of the afternoon pole shootout.

Oilers force Game 7 with a dominant 5-1 performance at Rogers Place

The Oilers were either going to pick up and win and extend their series with the Canucks to seven games or get themselves bumped in Game 6 at home for the second straight season.

Bold 2024 offseason predictions: Goalie trades, Draisaitl’s contract & more

We’re days away from the playoff field shrinking to four teams, which is a reminder of how close we are to the offseason. Looking ahead, Roundtable members: What is your boldest offseason prediction for the summer of 2024? MATT LARKIN: I predict we see multiple star goaltenders traded.

Corey Conners leads Canadians into final round at PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Wanamaker Trophy might be out of reach for Corey Conners but there is still plenty to be accomplished on Sunday for the Canadian at the PGA Championship. Conners had his best round of the week on Saturday, shooting a four-under 67 and will head to the final round at five-under par, leading the Canadian contingent at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. With just a month left until Olympic qualifying closes after the U.S....

What channel is the NASCAR All-Star Race on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for North Wilkesboro

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's race at North Wilkesboro, including start time and broadcast information.

Maple Leafs Have 3 Options to Replace Bertuzzi

Not only do the Toronto Maple Leafs have tough decisions to make on the trade front in attempts to shake things up with the core, there’s also talk of what to do about their many impending unrestricted free agents. One of the names that’s going to be debated is forward Tyler Bertuzzi.

Anthony Joshua sits beside Cristiano Ronaldo at ringside to watch Fury vs Usyk

All the VIPs are in attendance.

Embattled Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins fails to calm turbulent waters

On the morning after the Blue Jays came within four outs of being the victims of a perfect game for the second time in franchise history against a Tampa pitcher most fans wouldn’t even recognize, embattled GM Ross Atkins held court. Typically, predictably, his first media availability since opening day at the Trop was full of buzz words and words that rang hollow for an increasingly irate fan base that has seen enough of Toronto’s inability to...

Verstappen "almost ended in the grandstands" amid Imola F1 hard tyre struggles

Max Verstappen felt like he was "driving on ice" on the hard tyres in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, saying he "almost ended up in the grandstands".

Toronto’s Auston Matthews finishes 3rd in Selke voting, Mitch Marner finishes 17th

It’s the Stanley Cup playoffs, which means it’s also the time of year when the NHL awards start being handed out to players around the league from this past season.

Did Kyle Larson make the Indy 500? Updated qualifying results, speed, starting position for NASCAR driver

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson rose to the occasion during the Indy 500 qualifying round Saturday.

NHL releases schedule for Western Conference Final

The National Hockey League has released the schedule for the upcoming Western Conference Final.

Mateta's hat trick helps Crystal Palace rout Aston Villa 5-0 on final day of Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Jean-Philippe Mateta’s hat trick capped off an emphatic 5-0 victory for Crystal Palace over Aston Villa on Sunday as the London club equaled its best ever finish to a Premier League season.

Carolina Hurricanes re-sign coach Rod Brind'Amour and staff to multiyear deals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed coach Rod Brind’Amour and his staff to multiyear contracts, keeping one of the best in the NHL behind the bench around for the long term.

Jurgen Klopp leads chant for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot in emotional farewell speech

Klopp led the singing for Slot.

Canada’s Byram given one-game suspension for slashing Finland’s Puljujarvi

Canada’s Bowen Byram will miss Sunday’s game at the men’s World Hockey Championship after he was suspended one game for slashing Finland’s Jesse Puljujärvi.

Hurricanes not expected to re-sign defenseman, center

The Hurricanes will be one of the most interesting teams to watch this offseason by any measure.

Panthers’ Tkachuk on Barkov: ‘He’s the best player in the world’

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov may not be nominated for this year’s Hart Trophy, but he’s still getting Matthew Tkachuk’s vote.

5 Canadiens They Need to Rebound from Poor Seasons in 2024-25

No one expects every Montreal Canadiens player to have a good season every time around. Not only is it inherently rare for something like to happen in the best of times, but such a situation would imply everything going right.

2024 F1 Imola GP results: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Imola Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship by just 0.7s.

Canadian women's 3x3 team down to final chance at Olympic Games berth

The Canadian women's 3x3 team is down to their final chance to get to this summer's Olympic Games. The team of Paige Crozon, Kacie Bosch, and twin sisters Michelle and Katherine Plouffe face a must-win matchup against Hungary for the final ticket to Paris 2024.

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes the third-fastest player ever to reach 100 career playoff points

Leon Draisaitl once again cemented his place in the NHL record books when he recorded an assist on an Evander Kane goal Saturday night. As the Oilers faithful were singing Livin’ on a Prayer as loud as they could, Draisaitl won a faceoff clean, getting the puck to Kane at the top of the faceoff circle.

Oilers’ Bouchard has buzzer-beater called off due to goalie interference

Less than 24 hours after Mason Marchment’s would-be series winner was waved off due to interference with the netminder halfway through their first overtime period, the Edmonton Oilers were on the receiving end of such call.

Premier League final day 2024: Final scores, results, standings as Man City win title, Chelsea reach Europe

Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions, with Arsenal settling for second place, while Chelsea managed to finish in fifth. Here is how the final matchday went down.

4 Jets’ Backup Goalie Targets

The Winnipeg Jets will likely be in need of a new backup goaltender for next season. Laurent Brossoit, in his return to Winnipeg, performed excellently behind Connor Hellebuyck but as an unrestricted free agent (UFA) will get starter money from someone.

Avalanche Have a Goaltending Problem, and It’s Not Georgiev

The Colorado Avalanche’s season came to a close on Friday (May 17), eliminated by an overtime goal from a former fan favorite in Denver. It was Matt Duchene’s only goal of the series, pushing the Dallas Stars past the Avs and into the Western Conference Final.

Maple Leafs hire Stanley Cup-winning coach after latest playoff failure

It took a week for the Toronto Maple Leafs to find a new head coach.

Pep Guardiola speaks out on Manchester City future beyond this season

Guardiola is nearing the end of his City contract.

SIMMONS SAY: On second thought, Craig Berube was a good hire for the Maple Leafs

I wanted to dislike the hiring of Craig Berube as head coach of the Maple Leafs. I wanted to call it convenient, all too quick, bringing in a middle-of-the-pack Stanley Cup winner, with an otherwise average coaching record, to take over a club in need of major alterations. Then I started asking people I trust about Berube. People in hockey. People up high. Accomplished general managers and coaches. And I was surprised by their answers. They more...

Canada rallies past Finland at world hockey championship

Sweden killed off a five-minute major before scoring three goals in a 26-second span in the middle period to pull away from Latvia in a 7-2 win that clinched a playoff-round berth at the men’s world hockey championships on Saturday.

Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will not play in Game 7

Vancouver Canucks injured starter Thatcher Demko will not be available to play in Monday’s Game 7 showdown against the Edmonton Oilers, head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Saturday.

How Could Life Change for the Maple Leafs Core 5 After Berube?

Craig Berube’s appointment as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs is expected to bring significant changes to the team’s dynamics. Known for being firm but fair, Berube is expected to set clear expectations for all players, fostering a disciplined and motivated environment.

Simone Biles wins US Classic ahead of hotly-anticipated Olympics return in Paris

Simone Biles wins US Classic ahead of hotly-anticipated Olympics return in Paris - Gymnastics superstar began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the US Classic on Saturday, winning the all-around gold with a score of 59.500

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Zverev serves his way to Italian Open title and sets himself up as a contender in Paris

ROME (AP) — Alexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title Sunday and earn his biggest trophy since tearing his ankle apart two years ago.

Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Imola Grand Prix after impeding Kevin Magnussen.