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Biggest prize in major junior hockey once again up for grabs as Memorial Cup returns

Biggest prize in major junior hockey once again up for grabs as Memorial Cup returns

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — After a three-year wait, the biggest prize in major junior hockey is once again up for grabs. The host Saint John Sea Dogs entertain league champions from Edmonton, Hamilton and Shawinigan, Que.
Roughriders win 26-16, add to Elks' home misery

Roughriders win 26-16, add to Elks' home misery

EDMONTON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ recent dominance over the Edmonton Elks continued on Saturday.
McCarthy, Pebble Beach capture $1-million Pepsi North America Cup

McCarthy, Pebble Beach capture $1-million Pepsi North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Todd McCarthy and Pebble Beach made it look easy Saturday night.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, June 18

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, June 18

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Final Best-of-seven series Colorado 7 Tampa Bay 0 (Colorado leads series 2-0) MLB Chicago Cubs 6 Atlanta 3 N.Y.
Yankees blank Toronto 4-0, stretch win streak to 9

Yankees blank Toronto 4-0, stretch win streak to 9

TORONTO (AP) — Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Saturday.
'Out to dry': NHL champion Lightning in 2-0 hole to Avs

'Out to dry': NHL champion Lightning in 2-0 hole to Avs

DENVER (AP) — This loss wasn't as easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to shrug off.
Dodgers' Betts to injured list with cracked right rib

Dodgers' Betts to injured list with cracked right rib

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers star Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with a cracked right rib. Manager Dave Roberts announced Betts' diagnosis after Saturday's 7-1 victory over Cleveland .
Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0, lead Cup final 2-0

Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0, lead Cup final 2-0

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar barely broke a smile after scoring his second goal and Colorado's seventh of the night. He fist-bumped Mikko Rantanen to thank him for the pass and skated to the bench. He and the Avalanche are calm, confident and rolling.
Gilliland wins NASCAR Truck race on dirt at Knoxville

Gilliland wins NASCAR Truck race on dirt at Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Todd Gilliland pulled away off a late restart to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race Saturday night on Knoxville Raceway's half-mile dirt oval.
Cavallini, Caicedo goals lift opportunistic Whitecaps over Dallas 2-0

Cavallini, Caicedo goals lift opportunistic Whitecaps over Dallas 2-0

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Lucas Cavallini and Deiber Caicedo scored as the Vancouver Whitecaps made the most of their opportunities in a 2-0 win over Dallas on Saturday.