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Thunderbirds ground Rockets 4-0 to win AHL East final

Thunderbirds ground Rockets 4-0 to win AHL East final

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Canada's last team standing in the American Hockey League is done for the season.
Bettman says NHL projected to set revenue record this season

Bettman says NHL projected to set revenue record this season

DENVER (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league is projecting record revenue this season, an increase he credits to more scoring leading to higher television ratings and more interest in the game.
DeBues-Stafford forced to shut down her season due to stress reaction in sacrum

DeBues-Stafford forced to shut down her season due to stress reaction in sacrum

VICTORIA — Canadian middle-distance star Gabriela DeBues-Stafford will miss the world track and field championships this summer due to injury.
Mets, minor leaguers plan meeting to discuss pay, conditions

Mets, minor leaguers plan meeting to discuss pay, conditions

NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders from the New York Mets recently held what's believed to be an unprecedented meeting with the nonprofit group Advocates for Minor Leaguers to discuss pay and working conditions in the minors, and another meeting is planned soon
Willis opts to retire from Colts, pursue ministry

Willis opts to retire from Colts, pursue ministry

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Khari Willis found there was more to life than football. So on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts' promising 26-year-old starting safety surprised many by retiring to join the ministry.
Turbide toughs it out in pool to win world title

Turbide toughs it out in pool to win world title

MADEIRÃ, Portugal — Don't call Nicolas-Guy Turbide an overnight success. But feel free to call the Quebec City athlete a world champion.
U.S. Open turns focus from Saudi money to golf's toughest test

U.S. Open turns focus from Saudi money to golf's toughest test

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The U.S. Open isn't the only American major that has felt like an afterthought, lost among chatter and innuendo about topics unrelated to birdies and bogeys.
U.S. Open: Bradley up for big Boston sports week

U.S. Open: Bradley up for big Boston sports week

BROOKLINE, Mass (AP) — New Englander Keegan Bradley is looking forward to a big weekend in Boston sports. And taking part in it, too.
Argos say they've not heard Alouettes owner Stern's prediction of win

Argos say they've not heard Alouettes owner Stern's prediction of win

TORONTO — It seems Montreal Alouettes' owner Gary Stern's bravado has fallen on deaf ears with the Toronto Argonauts. On Tuesday, Stern boldly predicted his team would "kill Toronto on Thursday.
Brewers' closer Hader on paternity list, likely out 3 days

Brewers' closer Hader on paternity list, likely out 3 days

NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers put closer Josh Hader on the paternity list before Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets and expect him to miss three days.