National Sports

Edmonton Oilers' penalty killers holding up their side of the special teams ledger

Move over, Edmonton Oilers power play. The penalty killers are in the spotlight.

Jun 4, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Hays hits two homers to power Orioles to 7-2 victory over Blue Jays in series opener

TORONTO — The Baltimore Orioles showed off their depth Monday with a four-homer performance in a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Jun 3, 2024 8:37 PM Read more >

WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interview

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Sunday upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter's foul against Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play.

Jun 3, 2024 8:03 PM Read more >

Clock ticking on Bev Priestman as Canada coach ponders her Olympic roster selection

TORONTO — The clock is ticking when it comes to Bev Priestman's Olympic roster selection, with Canada's game against Mexico on Tuesday at BMO Field another chance to impress.

Jun 3, 2024 7:52 PM Read more >

Larry Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, dies suddenly at 52

DALLAS (AP) — Larry Allen, one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL during a 12-year career spent mostly with the Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was 52.

Jun 3, 2024 3:39 PM Read more >

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn't sure he can continue at the French Open

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic was not sure whether he would be able to play in the French Open quarterfinals after injuring his right knee and needing anti-inflammatory pills Monday to be able to finish beating No.

Jun 3, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

MLB player Tucupita Marcano faces possible lifetime ban for alleged baseball bets, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe.

Jun 3, 2024 3:21 PM Read more >

Oilers back in Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrate

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final in a celebration reaching north of the Arctic Circle and drawing in fans from as far away as the Philippines.

Jun 3, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Friendly against Vancouver Whitecaps key for Wrexham AFC's pre-season: coach

Coaching a professional soccer team comes with challenges. Coaching a professional soccer team that's the subject of an Emmy award-winning TV show brings a whole other degree of difficulty.

Jun 3, 2024 2:56 PM Read more >

Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid on a five-year deal

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player. Real Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club.

Jun 3, 2024 12:17 PM Read more >