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Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff.
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Zverev's Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts

Zverev's Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev's run to a second Australian Open semifinal has drawn attention to his business in other courts.
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Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion

Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion

Brad Gushue's first appearance at a national curling championship was memorable for his team's unusual standings record and an interaction he won't forget.
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Schenn's OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 victory

Schenn's OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 victory

VANCOUVER — St. Louis weathered a late offensive storm from the Vancouver Canucks to emerge with an overtime win.
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WHL Roundup: Carter Bear's late winner lifts Silvertips past Rockets 4-3

WHL Roundup: Carter Bear's late winner lifts Silvertips past Rockets 4-3

KELOWNA, B.C. — Carter Bear scored the game-winning goal with 1:31 remaining in the third period and the Everett Silvertips edged the Kelowna Rockets 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.
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Samsonov shines, Matthews scores winner as Maple Leafs down Jets 1-0 in OT

Samsonov shines, Matthews scores winner as Maple Leafs down Jets 1-0 in OT

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov looked up and saw two Winnipeg Jets bearing down on a short-handed 2-on-0 break.
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Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says

Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Tigres dominate Foreurs en route to 7-2 victory over Foreurs in QMJHL action

Tigres dominate Foreurs en route to 7-2 victory over Foreurs in QMJHL action

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Egor Goriunov and Nikita Prishchepov each had two goals and one assist in leading the Victoriaville Tigres to a 7-2 thrashing of the Val-d'Or Foreurs on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
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Montreal moves into the top spot in the PWHL standings with 2-1 win over Minnesota

Montreal moves into the top spot in the PWHL standings with 2-1 win over Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Laura Stacey scored in the first period, Tereza Vanišová added the go-ahead goal in the third and Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 on Wednesday night to move into first place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
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Theresa Schafzahl's late winner helps Boston escape with 3-2 PWHL win over Ottawa

Theresa Schafzahl's late winner helps Boston escape with 3-2 PWHL win over Ottawa

OTTAWA — Boston didn’t have its best game, but managed to steal a 3-2 win over Ottawa on Wednesday night in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. With 51.
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