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Canada's Jamey-Lyn Horth wins UFC debut by decision over Hailey Cowan

Canada's Jamey-Lyn Horth wins UFC debut by decision over Hailey Cowan

LAS VEGAS — Canadian Jamey-Lyn Horth won her UFC debut Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over American bantamweight (All Hail) Hailey Cowan on a UFC Fight Night card. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 for the 33-year-old from Squamish, B.
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Tavares scores in OT, Leafs down Lightning to make 2nd round for 1st time since 2004

Tavares scores in OT, Leafs down Lightning to make 2nd round for 1st time since 2004

TAMPA, Fla. — John Tavares had dreams of suiting up for the Maple Leafs. When the chance to come home arrived, he couldn't pass up the opportunity to join the team he cheered for as a kid just down the road.
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Kreider helps Rangers beat Devils 5-2 to force Game 7

Kreider helps Rangers beat Devils 5-2 to force Game 7

NEW YORK (AP) — Pushed to the brink of elimination, the New York Rangers found their offensive touch.
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Duke, Choinière lead Montreal over Sporting KC 2-0

Duke, Choinière lead Montreal over Sporting KC 2-0

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bryce Duke and Mathieu Choiniere scored first-half goals to lead CF Montreal to a 2-0 Major League Soccer victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
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WHL playoffs: ICE, T-Birds cruise to playoff victories in conference finals

WHL playoffs: ICE, T-Birds cruise to playoff victories in conference finals

WINNIPEG — Connor McClennon scored three goals and added an assist as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the visiting Saskatoon Blades 6-2 on Saturday to grab a 2-0 lead in their Western Hockey League Eastern Conference final series.
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CJ Sapong scores in debut as Toronto FC defeats New York City 1-0

CJ Sapong scores in debut as Toronto FC defeats New York City 1-0

TORONTO — On an evening that started with no small amount of chaos, newly acquired Toronto FC forward C.J. Sapong continued his career-long tradition of making a good first impression.
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Record five Canadian players selected in 2023 NFL draft

Record five Canadian players selected in 2023 NFL draft

Running back Chase Brown made the '23 NFL draft one to remember for Canadian football. Brown, of London, Ont., was selected in the fifth round, No. 163 overall, by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
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QMJHL playoffs: Melanson scores 3 as Phoenix pelt Mooseheads 5-2

QMJHL playoffs: Melanson scores 3 as Phoenix pelt Mooseheads 5-2

HALIFAX — Jacob Melanson scored three goals in the first period as the visiting Sherbrooke Phoenix opened their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series with a 5-2 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads on Saturday.
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Varsho, Gausman lead Toronto Blue Jays to 1-0 win over Seattle Mariners

Varsho, Gausman lead Toronto Blue Jays to 1-0 win over Seattle Mariners

TORONTO — A slumping Daulton Varsho delivered a much-needed walk-off extra-inning hit. Still, starter Kevin Gausman and the pitching staff continued to carry the Toronto Blue Jays to one of their best starts in club history.
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Finau holds off hard-charging Rahm for 2-shot lead in Mexico

Finau holds off hard-charging Rahm for 2-shot lead in Mexico

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau had a terrific stretch at the Mexico Open on Saturday, posting five birdies over his final seven holes for a 6-under 65 that gave him a two-shot lead over Masters champion Jon Rahm and 21-year-old Akshay Bhatia.
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