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No Dustin? No problem. RBC Canadian Open unfazed by Johnson's withdrawal

No Dustin? No problem. RBC Canadian Open unfazed by Johnson's withdrawal

TORONTO — Dustin Johnson was once the face of the RBC Canadian Open but years after he won the men's national golf championship his sudden withdrawal from the PGA Tour event isn't having a significant impact on the tournament's ticket sales.
Toronto Blue Jays place left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu on 15-day injured list

Toronto Blue Jays place left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu on 15-day injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to left forearm inflammation.
Oilers goaltender Mike Smith to start Game 2, Avalanche counterpart Darcy Kuemper out

Oilers goaltender Mike Smith to start Game 2, Avalanche counterpart Darcy Kuemper out

DENVER — Mike Smith will be back in the crease for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Western Conference final. Colorado counterpart Darcy Kuemper, meanwhile, is out with an upper-body injury and won't dress.
Aspiring GM Deidre Donaldson appreciative of CFL's Women in Football program

Aspiring GM Deidre Donaldson appreciative of CFL's Women in Football program

GUELPH, Ont. — Deidre Donaldson can't believe how quickly the time has flown by. The Brampton, Ont., native is completing her four-week stint with the Toronto Argonauts as part of the CFL's inaugural Women in Football Program.
RBC Canadian Open to have spectator seats 100 feet above course

RBC Canadian Open to have spectator seats 100 feet above course

TORONTO — Fans at next week's RBC Canadian Open will have the opportunity to dine 100 feet above the golf course. Seats and a table will be suspended above St.
Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

The Oilers are looking to ramp up after another Game 1 letdown and the Rangers take care of business in their series opener in impressive fashion.
Jays hit three homers but Ryu leaves early with forearm issue in 7-3 win over ChiSox

Jays hit three homers but Ryu leaves early with forearm issue in 7-3 win over ChiSox

TORONTO — The joy from a seventh straight win was somewhat muted for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday due to the recurrence of a left forearm issue with starter Hyun Jin Ryu. Danny Jansen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Chytil scores twice, Rangers rout Lightning 6-2 in Game 1

Chytil scores twice, Rangers rout Lightning 6-2 in Game 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Ukraine beats Scotland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying playoff

Ukraine beats Scotland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying playoff

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Ukraine’s emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup amid an ongoing war moved past the first hurdle with a 3-1 win over Scotland on Wednesday in a pulsating playoff semifinal.
Champions League final averages 2.76 million viewers in US

Champions League final averages 2.76 million viewers in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final set a record for the largest audience to view the final in the U.S. on English-language television. Nielsen ratings show the game Saturday averaged 2.