Phillies option RHP Andrew Painter to triple-A after tough start vs. Marlins

Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey with No. 1 pick in PWHL Draft

DETROIT — Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft on Wednesday in the latest major milestone achievement for the…

2026 PWHL Draft: Every pick made

The 2026 PWHL draft is happening on Wednesday afternoon, live from Detroit. The eight teams that competed last season are joined by four new expansion teams for the largest draft…

Real Kyper’s NHL Buzz: Latest on Babcock, Knies, Bobrovsky

The news that the Edmonton Oilers may hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach has captivated the hockey world nearly three years after he stepped down from the job…

Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres

The Sabres acquired the 20th overall pick from the Sharks in exchange for the 27th overall pick and defenceman Michael Kesselring, the teams announced Wednesday. The Sabres move up seven…

Yoane Wissa’s flying strike sends Congo to draw with Portugal

HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match. Congo, which was playing at the World Cup…

‘The game has to be fun’: Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller for the players

Of all the up-and-comers (Joe Pavelski, David Carle, Pat Ferschweiler) and established names (Patrick Roy, Bruce Cassidy, Peter Laviolette, Dallas Eakins) linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ expansive coaching search,…

Canadians ready for challenge at U.S. Open: ‘One-of-a-kind course’

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Sudarshan Yellamaraju just keeps giving himself opportunities to compete on a big stage. The Canadian PGA Tour rookie has earned his way into four Signature Events so…

Blue Jays place Max Scherzer on 15-day injured list with back spasms

Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list with back spasms, the team announced Wednesday. It will be Scherzer’s second stint on the IL. He was shelved from…

Why Canada’s game against Qatar has massive implications

VANCOUVER – World Cup matches don’t come any bigger for Canada than its contest against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place.  Canada opened its account with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw…

Maple Leafs cast a ‘very wide net’ before landing on Jim Hiller as head coach

When general manager John Chayka announced that Jim Hiller would be the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new head coach, he was certain he found the right man for the job. That’s…

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber struggles in fifth rehab start

Shane Bieber’s fifth rehab outing was a little on the rocky side. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander crossed the pre-established 75-pitch threshold on Wednesday of his third start for the…