What you need to know about Canadiens’ No. 26 pick, Gleb Pugachyov
The Montreal Canadiens entered Friday with the 28th overall pick, but couldn’t quite wait that long to get their guy. By moving up two slots in…
Kings won’t sign Drew Doughty to extension this summer, GM says
The Drew Doughty era in Los Angeles could be nearing an end. Speaking to reporters after the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday,…
Cattle farmer Carson Carels a perfect fit for Flames
CALGARY — There may not be a better fit in this entire NHL Draft than the one the Calgary Flames made Friday night. A genuine cowboy…
Payton Tolle holds Yankees to 1 hit over 7 innings in Red Sox win
BOSTON — Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and gave up only one hit over seven scoreless, Willson Contreras homered over…
2026 NHL Draft winners and losers: Sharks double down, Blackhawks miss out
‘Biebs’ performed, we got more major trades and the hugs were as happy and hearty as ever. The 2026 NHL Draft did not disappoint, beginning…
World Cup Daily: Cape Verde keeps dreaming
A nation of just over 500,000 people is heading to the knockout round of a World Cup. Cape Verde became the first side since Chile…
Senators select forward Jaxon Cover with final pick in first round
The Ottawa Senators wrapped up the first round of the NHL Draft with a feel-good story. Ottawa selected London Knights forward Jaxon Cover with the…
MLB Roundup: Venezuelans Montero, De Jesus combine for Tigers shutout
DETROIT — Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with “VZ” after this week’s earthquakes, and the…
Spain beats Uruguay to win World Cup group
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the…
Flames select Youngstown USHL centre Jack Hextall
The Calgary Flames became the first team to take a player from the USHL at the NHL Draft on Friday. The Flames selected Youngstown Phantoms…
Blue Jays’ late rally falls short as Corbin’s struggles continue
TORONTO — In Patrick Corbin’s last start, on Saturday at Wrigley Field, his struggles were overshadowed by a late-inning Toronto Blue Jays’ comeback victory over…
Canucks select Adam Novotny with No. 24 pick
With the 24th overall pick, the Canucks selected Peterborough Petes winger Adam Novotny. The Canucks acquired the pick as part of the package that sent…