2026 NHL Draft winners and losers: Sharks double down, Blackhawks miss out

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 in 1998 to advance from…

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 No. 32 pick on Friday,…

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 Detroit Tigers beat the Houston…

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 South American powerhouse on Friday.…

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 centre Jack Hextall 30th overall…

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 the Chicago Cubs. On Friday,…

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 Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota…

‘Isn’t what I imagined’: Maple Leafs’ McKenna era begins with hope, surprise 

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Justin Bieber tipped Gavin McKenna off. As the famous Toronto Maple Leafs fan walked straight up the gut of the NHL draft floor, he looked over at…

What you need to know about Jets No. 8 pick Viggo Bjorck

The Winnipeg Jets just added a big dose of offensive skill to their lineup.  Viggo Björck may be considered undersized by NHL standards, but he plays a big game. The…

Blue Jays’ Jesus Sanchez exits vs. Rangers after rolling ankle on wall

As Sánchez ranged back for an inning-ending catch off the bat of Brandon Nimmo in the top of the seventh, he stepped back onto the wall and rolled his ankle…

Sabres discussing deal for Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Could the Buffalo Sabres be trying to make a huge move in net at a hometown draft? The Sabres are believed to have talked with the Winnipeg Jets about the…