National Sports

Olympic Roundup: Canada suffers softball setback; small presence at opening ceremony

TOKYO — Sara Groenewegen's strong performance both on the mound and at the plate wasn't enough to help Canada overcome its softball rival from south of the border.

Jul 22, 2021 5:27 AM Read more >

Unusual year creates unusual entry draft for NHL prospects, scouts

Between online classes and strict COVID-19 restriction, Owen Power's freshman season wasn't exactly what he expected. Now the No. 1-ranked North American skater is set to miss out on a normal NHL entry draft experience, too.

Jul 22, 2021 4:00 AM Read more >

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scores to help NYC beat Montreal 1-0

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored off a long pass from goalkeeper Luis Barraza and New York City FC beat Montreal 1-0 on Wednesday night to end a two-game losing streak.

Jul 21, 2021 9:57 PM Read more >

Seattle Kraken a fresh opportunity for former Flames' captain Mark Giordano

Mark Giordano has known for a while that leaving the Calgary Flames was a possibility. For weeks, he's regularly discussed the potential move with Flames general manager Brad Treliving.

Jul 21, 2021 9:21 PM Read more >

Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — For the city of Buffalo, it was fun while it lasted.

Jul 21, 2021 8:48 PM Read more >

Teenage substitute Ralph Priso scores first MLS goal as TFC ties the Red Bulls 1-1

TORONTO — It's slow progress and there's a long way to go but Toronto FC is digging its way out of the deep hole it dug itself this season.

Jul 21, 2021 8:05 PM Read more >

Taylor leaves ESPN after failing to reach contract extension

Maria Taylor is leaving ESPN after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Taylor had been with ESPN since 2014 but her contract expired Tuesday.

Jul 21, 2021 2:57 PM Read more >

Louisiana veto session ends with no bill rejections reversed

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers ended their historic veto session Wednesday after two days in which Republicans failed to overturn any of Gov.

Jul 21, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Shootings during Milwaukee NBA Finals celebrations wound 3

MILWAUKEE — Two shootings left three people wounded in downtown Milwaukee early Wednesday as crowds celebrated the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA championship in 50 years, police said. The shootings happened about 12:42 a.m.

Jul 21, 2021 2:29 PM Read more >

Chuck McMann, who won Grey Cups as CFL player and coach, passes away at the age of 70

Chuck McMann, who won Grey Cups as a CFL player and assistant coach, has died. He was 70. The Calgary Stampeders made the announcement Wednesday.

Jul 21, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >