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Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open

Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open

MADRID — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday.
Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence

Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't suited up for playoff game in front of more than a handful of fans in over 1,100 days. The wait has been similar for the Calgary Flames.
Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses

Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses

LONDON (AP) — Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt.
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe launched a late bid on Friday to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) as rival offers featuring American investors were already being assessed as the sale process nears a conclusion.
Surging CF Montréal hosts Atlanta looking to build on six-game unbeaten run

Surging CF Montréal hosts Atlanta looking to build on six-game unbeaten run

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s six-game unbeaten run in all competitions has left the Major League Soccer club in a favourable place after a slow start to the season.
Boeser scores twice as Vancouver Canucks edge L.A. Kings 3-2 in overtime

Boeser scores twice as Vancouver Canucks edge L.A. Kings 3-2 in overtime

VANCOUVER — The results may not have mattered but the Vancouver Canucks simply weren't going to give up on Thursday night. Down 2-0 to the L.A.
Zach Hyman's overtime winner sends Oilers to 5-4 victory over Sharks

Zach Hyman's overtime winner sends Oilers to 5-4 victory over Sharks

EDMONTON — There wasn't anything left to play for, but the Edmonton Oilers still kept their hot streak going as playoff preparation.
No historic comeback for Raptors, who drop ugly 132-97 loss to Sixers

No historic comeback for Raptors, who drop ugly 132-97 loss to Sixers

TORONTO — In the span of 12 minutes, the Raptors' dreams of an historic playoff comeback turned into a nightmare.
Kaprizov scores in OT, Wild beat Flames 3-2

Kaprizov scores in OT, Wild beat Flames 3-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored a power play goal 44 seconds into overtime on Thursday to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Panthers blank Senators 4-0 to snap Ottawa's four-game winning streak

Panthers blank Senators 4-0 to snap Ottawa's four-game winning streak

OTTAWA — A lacklustre effort is not the best way to wrap up a losing season in front of your fans, but that’s exactly what the Ottawa Senators gave the home crowd Thursday night.