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Wong's two homers lifts Red Sox to 7-6 win over Blue Jays

Wong's two homers lifts Red Sox to 7-6 win over Blue Jays

BOSTON (AP) — Connor Wong hit two homers, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth, to help the Boston Red Sox rally past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Julianna Pena drops out of UFC 289 main event in Vancouver due to injury

Julianna Pena drops out of UFC 289 main event in Vancouver due to injury

Mexico's Irene Aldana is stepping in for the injured Julianna (The Venezuelan Vixen) Pena to challenge bantamweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes of Brazil in the main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver.
OHL playoffs: Sting beat Knights 5-3, trail Western final series 2-1

OHL playoffs: Sting beat Knights 5-3, trail Western final series 2-1

SARNIA, Ont. — Sasha Pastujov scored a goal and added two assists as the Sarnia Sting defeated the visiting London Knights 5-3 in the third game of their Ontario Hockey League Western Conference final.
QMJHL playoffs: Mooseheads, Remparts win key road games

QMJHL playoffs: Mooseheads, Remparts win key road games

SHERBROOKE, Que. — After failing to win the first two games at home, the Halifax Mooseheads pushed reset.
Interim president Charmaine Crooks faces one challenger in Canada Soccer election

Interim president Charmaine Crooks faces one challenger in Canada Soccer election

Interim president Charmaine Crooks will face former Canada Soccer vice-president Rob Newman for the top elected job at the governing body's annual meeting this week in Saint John, N.B.
Honorary 'C': Late singer Lightfoot served as honorary Leafs captain in 1991-92

Honorary 'C': Late singer Lightfoot served as honorary Leafs captain in 1991-92

TORONTO — When Maple Leafs brass held a meeting ahead of the NHL's 75th anniversary season, several big names — John Candy, Anne Murray and Mike Myers to name a few — were considered for the honour of serving as Toronto's honorary captain for the 199
Leafs Marner included in Selke Trophy finalists, Lady Byng finalists also revealed

Leafs Marner included in Selke Trophy finalists, Lady Byng finalists also revealed

Forward Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The NHL revealed its three finalists on Tuesday for the award that goers to "the forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game.
BC Hockey offering support to youth players following BCHL break away announcement

BC Hockey offering support to youth players following BCHL break away announcement

SAANICHTON — The president of B.C. Hockey says his organization is disappointed but not surprised by the British Columbia Hockey League's decision to leave Hockey Canada.
AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Canadian Dillon Brooks

AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Canadian Dillon Brooks

The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont.
Game 2 of second-round series between Golden Knights and Oilers pushed back a day

Game 2 of second-round series between Golden Knights and Oilers pushed back a day

NEW YORK — The NHL has rescheduled Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Oilers and Golden Knights, a move that would affect fans that had already made arrangements to travel from Edmonton to Las Vegas for the game.