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Canada's Diallo into quarterfinals at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov

Canada's Diallo into quarterfinals at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov

MADRID — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Sinclair, Matheson in Class of 2025

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Sinclair, Matheson in Class of 2025

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations

Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations

TORONTO — Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday night's draft.
Yariel Rodriguez to serve as Blue Jays' opener vs. Red Sox in bullpen day for Toronto

Yariel Rodriguez to serve as Blue Jays' opener vs. Red Sox in bullpen day for Toronto

TORONTO — Right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez will serve as the Toronto Blue Jays' so-called opener tonight against the Boston Red Sox.
'It was all consensual,' woman says in video shown at hockey players' trial

'It was all consensual,' woman says in video shown at hockey players' trial

LONDON — Holding a white towel against her body, a young woman smiles and looks into the camera. "It was all consensual," she says before asking if she's being filmed. "You are so paranoid ... I enjoyed it," she adds.
Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. The game featured gorgeous goals from both sides and sets up a must-see sequel next week in Milan.
Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time in reaching an extension for trade-acquisition Taylor Hall. The team announced Wednesday that Hall had signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract through the 2027-28 season.
A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
Seattle joins Vancouver into PWHL, second expansion franchise revealed

Seattle joins Vancouver into PWHL, second expansion franchise revealed

Seattle joins Vancouver as the Professional Women's Hockey League's expansion teams next season.
Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

LOS ANGELES — Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing up starter Stuart Skinner.