Category Archives: Sports
Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a "nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred ...
Oct 23, 2026
Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead in Bermuda
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) - Chandler Blanchet turned trouble off the tee into a birdie on the 18th hole, giving him a 4-under 67 on Friday and a share of the lead with Kensai Hirata of Japan going int...
Oct 23, 2026
American gymnast Skye Blakely's long road to the top ends with gold at the world championships
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Skye Blakely kept going. Through heartbreak. Through injury. Through doubt. Through all of it. The American gymnast never gave up on herself, not after her dreams of Olym...
Oct 23, 2026
Yuna Aoki takes the lead in France as figure skating Grand Prix season begins
ANGERS, France (AP) - Yuna Aoki raised her game to take a surprise lead before Olympic bronze medalist Ami Nakai made a costly mistake on an eventful first day of competition in the figure skating Gra...
Oct 23, 2026
Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy. The team said Friday he had his appendix removed on Th...
Oct 23, 2026
Babcock faces former Leafs for first time as surging Oilers host Toronto
EDMONTON - Mike Babcock isn't dwelling on his departure from Toronto as he prepares to face his former team for the first time Saturday. Asked Friday about facing the Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers ...
Oct 23, 2026
McDavid welcomes Hellebuyck's move east as NHL reacts to blockbuster trade
The Connor Hellebuyck trade caught the attention of many in the hockey world, with a host of opinions and reactions. The Winnipeg Jets finally parted ways with the three-time Vezina Trophy and Hart Tr...
Oct 23, 2026
Canada advances to Para Hockey Cup final with 2-0 win over Czechia
NYMBURK - Canada will play for gold at the International Para Hockey Cup after defeating Czechia 2-0 in semifinal action Friday. Liam Hickey scored the game-winning goal at 5:01 of the third period. T...
Oct 23, 2026
John Wroblewski extended as US women's hockey coach through the 2030 Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - John Wroblewski is set to coach the U.S. women's hockey team at another Olympics and several more world championships after agreeing to a contract extension. USA Hockey ...
Oct 23, 2026
Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles evolving for larger role on Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Toronto's playoff run was brief last season, pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round, but rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles was one of the brightest spots for the...
Oct 23, 2026