Category Archives: Sports
Torkelson three-RBI effort leads MLB-best Tigers past Blue Jays 3-2
TORONTO - Spencer Torkelson drove in all three of the Detroit Tigers' runs to push his team to a series-clinching 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. After a two-run double to right centr...
May 18, 2025
Rookie goalie Philips gaining confidence as key cog in Charge's PWHL playoff run
OTTAWA - Gwyneth Philips has gained confidence from the confidence she's felt from her teammates in her capabilities. Philips turned heads with her stellar goaltending throughout the Charge's semifina...
May 18, 2025
Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death
TORONTO - Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time. Laughton, a Maple Leafs ...
May 18, 2025
Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite
ROME (AP) - There's only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked player again, beating Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win his first Italian Open on Sunday ...
May 18, 2025
Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies to suit up for in Game 7 against Panthers
TORONTO - Matthew Knies is good to go for Game 7. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed following Sunday's morning skate the big winger will suit up in his usual spot on Toronto's top line in ...
May 18, 2025
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies closer Jos Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball's drug-testing progra...
May 18, 2025
Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day
DALLAS - As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support. One by one the players embraced the vetera...
May 17, 2025
Oilers packing for Texas to face Stars on Wednesday in Western Conference final
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers now know their opponent and starting date for the NHL's Western Conference final. The Oilers, who needed five games to eliminate the Vegas Golden Knights in their second...
May 17, 2025
Harley scores power-play goal in OT as Stars beat Jets 2-1 to win series
DALLAS (AP) - Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets ...
May 17, 2025
Takaoka's effort in net helps Vancouver Whitecaps salvage scoreless draw against Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth Major League Soccer shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against...
May 17, 2025