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Thunderbirds look to lean on big-game experience in run for first Memorial Cup title

Thunderbirds look to lean on big-game experience in run for first Memorial Cup title

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Seattle Thunderbirds are looking to continue using the big-game experience they possess to their advantage at the Memorial Cup.
United States blanks Canada 3-0 in world para hockey championship

United States blanks Canada 3-0 in world para hockey championship

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — The United States shut out Canada 3-0 in the world para hockey championship Wednesday to hand the host country its first loss of the tournament. The U.S. capped the preliminary round 3-0, while Canada dropped to 2-1.
Brian White scores record goal as Vancouver Whitecaps dismantle Houston Dynamo 6-2

Brian White scores record goal as Vancouver Whitecaps dismantle Houston Dynamo 6-2

VANCOUVER — It took only 10 seconds for Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White to set a club record. White raced on to a rebound from a shot by Ryan Gauld to calmly slot the ball past Houston Dynamo's stranded goalkeeper in the second half.
Thunderbirds cruise past Blazers 6-1 to punch ticket to Memorial Cup semifinal

Thunderbirds cruise past Blazers 6-1 to punch ticket to Memorial Cup semifinal

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Seattle Thunderbirds' best performance at the Memorial Cup pleased head coach Matt O'Dette, although it didn't show in his stoic look.
CF Montreal's Ibrahim, Lassiter score late in a 2-2 draw with D.C. United 2-2

CF Montreal's Ibrahim, Lassiter score late in a 2-2 draw with D.C. United 2-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunusi Ibrahim and Ariel Lassiter scored two minutes apart late in the second half to help CF Montreal tie D.C. United 2-2 on Wednesday night.
Bernardeschi returns to Toronto FC lineup in 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire

Bernardeschi returns to Toronto FC lineup in 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire

TORONTO — Momentum and wins are proving hard to come by for Toronto FC this season. Toronto (3-5-8) had looked like a team with something to prove Saturday when it emerged from a week of turmoil to defeat D.C.
Canadian Abraham Toro's two-run homer spurs Brewers to 4-2 win over Blue Jays

Canadian Abraham Toro's two-run homer spurs Brewers to 4-2 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — This hasn't been the season Alek Manoah expected after he finished third in Cy Young voting in 2022. At this point, he's just looking for positives after each frustrating loss.
Purdue's Edey returning to school at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky's Tshiebwe stays in

Purdue's Edey returning to school at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky's Tshiebwe stays in

Toronto's Zach Edey decided it was the right call to return to Purdue instead of staying in the NBA draft. His predecessor as national player of the year, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, is sticking with his pro pursuit.
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

TORONTO — Brad Treliving has a new gig. And the Maple Leafs have a new plan. Treliving was named Toronto's general manager Wednesday, less than two weeks after a jaw-dropping chain of events led to the firing of Kyle Dubas.
Sevilla wins Europa League after penalty shootout against Roma

Sevilla wins Europa League after penalty shootout against Roma

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Five months after scoring the winning penalty in the World Cup final, Gonzalo Montiel converted the clinching spot kick in the Europa League final to earn Sevilla a seventh title in the competition at the expense of Jose Mour