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Tigers and Mets postponed by rain for 2nd straight day, will play doubleheader Thursday

Tigers and Mets postponed by rain for 2nd straight day, will play doubleheader Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) — For the second consecutive day, the scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets was postponed because of rain. Wednesday night's game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 12:10 p.m.
NHLers on the evolution of power plays and penalty killing

NHLers on the evolution of power plays and penalty killing

Mark Giordano has witnessed the NHL's power-play evolution up close. The league's oldest player this season at age 40, the Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman quarterbacked the Calgary Flames' No. 1 unit in his Norris Trophy-winning 2018-19 season.
One-handed Calgary fighter Jake Peacock ready to entertain on One Championship stage

One-handed Calgary fighter Jake Peacock ready to entertain on One Championship stage

Calgary's Jake (The One) Peacock is looking forward to putting on a show Friday in his Muay Thai debut in the One Championship promotion.
Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner's wife gives birth to stillborn baby, the couple says

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner's wife gives birth to stillborn baby, the couple says

COLUMBIS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner’s wife, Maggie, delivered a stillborn baby on Sunday, the couple said in a statement released by the club.
Jim Hopson, who helped Roughriders win two titles from the boardroom, dead at age 73

Jim Hopson, who helped Roughriders win two titles from the boardroom, dead at age 73

He played four seasons with his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders, but Jim Hopson's greatest contribution to the storied franchise came in the boardroom.
Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract

Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract

TORONTO — Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-11 Williams averaged 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 23.
Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics

Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics

PARIS (AP) — French police on Wednesday removed dozens of migrants, including families with young children, from the forecourt of Paris City Hall as the capital prepares to mark 100 days to the start of the Olympic Games.
Vancouver FC looks to make a mark, help make a difference with new jersey

Vancouver FC looks to make a mark, help make a difference with new jersey

Vancouver FC is thinking pink this year, thanks to its new "Cherry Blossom Kit." And hoping to look good while helping make a difference.
Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal

Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal

TORONTO — It appears Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have solved their broadcast differences The two partners appeared headed to court in January, both wanting out of a 10-year agreement struck in 2019, saying the other failed to live up to the
Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament

Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament

Canadian Drew Fischer is one of 21 FIFA referees appointed to work the football tournament at this summer's Paris Olympics. The 43-year-old from Calgary will be joined by Canadians Lyes Arfa and Micheal Barwegen, his normal assistant referee cohorts.
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