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Edmonton Oilers re-sign Connor Brown to one-year contract

Edmonton Oilers re-sign Connor Brown to one-year contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Connor Brown to a one-year contract worth US$1 million in a deal announced Monday by the team.
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Tanev to six-year, US$27-million contract

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Tanev to six-year, US$27-million contract

TORONTO — Chris Tanev is set to play in his hometown. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL free agency.
Tough decisions as Bev Priestman unveils 18-player soccer roster for Paris Olympics

Tough decisions as Bev Priestman unveils 18-player soccer roster for Paris Olympics

Sydney Collins, Nichelle Prince and Quinn, winning their battle with injury, have made Canada coach Bev Priestman's 18-player roster for the Paris Olympics.
UEFA investigating Jude Bellingham over possible indecent gesture at Euro 2024 game

UEFA investigating Jude Bellingham over possible indecent gesture at Euro 2024 game

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — England star Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a potentially offensive gesture made during a European Championship win against Slovakia.
Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday because of an injured shoulder.
Next generation strives to make Canada's women's basketball team for Paris Olympics

Next generation strives to make Canada's women's basketball team for Paris Olympics

VICTORIA — There are moments Syla Swords still gets a little star struck on the court. In a matter of years, she has gone from doing school projects about her role models to playing alongside them on the Canadian women's basketball team.
Ward's late field goal lifts Redblacks past winless Tiger-Cats 24-22

Ward's late field goal lifts Redblacks past winless Tiger-Cats 24-22

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks’ post-game fireworks couldn’t have come at a better time considering the team had plenty to celebrate following an exciting 24-22 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday night.
'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers .
Davis wins second Rocket Mortgage Classic after Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole

Davis wins second Rocket Mortgage Classic after Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole

DETROIT (AP) — Cam Davis was preparing for a playoff when Akshay Bhatia's four-foot putt started left, went right, touched the edge of the cup and rolled away. Joy and pain.
Pogacar takes yellow jersey in second stage of Tour de France

Pogacar takes yellow jersey in second stage of Tour de France

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Them two again. It took only two days into the Tour de France to show that Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are in a class of their own.