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Arop, Shukla win 800-metre titles at track and field trials

Arop, Shukla win 800-metre titles at track and field trials

MONTREAL — Reigning world champion Marco Arop met the Olympic standard on Saturday in winning the men's 800-metre final at the Bell Track and Field Trials at Claude-Robillard Sports Complex.
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Oilers place goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout

Oilers place goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. Campbell signed a five-year, US$25-million contract in July 2022 to be Edmonton's No. 1 crease option.
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'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL. The Russian winger now has another language on his to-do list.
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NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

LAS VEGAS — Brad Treliving loves everything about the NHL draft. The conversations. The camaraderie. Catching up with old colleagues. Meeting new ones. Seeing teenagers live out one of their dreams under the bright lights.
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White lifts Vancouver Whitecaps to 4-3 comeback victory over St. Louis City

White lifts Vancouver Whitecaps to 4-3 comeback victory over St. Louis City

VANCOUVER — A wave of relief washed over Brian White on Saturday night. After going two months without scoring, the Vancouver Whitecaps striker finally put a ball into the back of the net. Then he did it again. And again.
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Dan Ige drops close decision at UFC 303 hours after being called in to replace an ill fighter

Dan Ige drops close decision at UFC 303 hours after being called in to replace an ill fighter

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before his scheduled fight with Diego Lopes in the co-main event at UFC 303, and Dan Ige was called in as a replacement and narrowly lost by decision.
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Jamal Thiaré' steals ball from goalkeeper, hits game-winner for Atlanta United

Jamal Thiaré' steals ball from goalkeeper, hits game-winner for Atlanta United

ATLANTA (AP) — Jamal Thiaré stole the ball from the goalkeeper and scored an improbable goal in the final minute of play to lift Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night.
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Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night.
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Paredes kicks 52-yard field goal in OT as Stampeders edge Blue Bombers 22-19

Paredes kicks 52-yard field goal in OT as Stampeders edge Blue Bombers 22-19

CALGARY — Demerio Houston did his part and then watched as Rene Paredes emerged as the overtime hero.
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Iankov's late goal lifts CF Montreal past Philadelphia Union

Iankov's late goal lifts CF Montreal past Philadelphia Union

MONTREAL — Two late goals from Dominic Iankov and Ruan Texeira lifted CF Montreal to a 4-2 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night at Stade Saputo.
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