Lightning sign veteran defenceman John Carlson to two-year deal

Oilers finally have premier goalie in McDavid era with Andersen

Call the kids, Martha. They’ve gotta see this too. On the day that Connor McDavid began what could be his final contract as an Edmonton Oiler, general manager Stan Bowman…

MLB Roundup: Orioles avoid sweep with win over White Sox

BALTIMORE — Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago…

U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach Round of 16, keep World Cup dreams alive

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick…

While rebuild is far off, construction of Canucks’ culture is well underway

How is that for a reality check on the timeline for the Canucks’ rebuild? Vancouver liquidated its second-best defenceman for a first-round draft pick in 2030. If the Canucks retain…

World Cup Daily: England, Belgium advance by skin of their teeth

One of the biggest mistakes you can make watching sports is turning off your TV. Other than a select few games at this World Cup, the only sure thing has…

USA’s Balogun given red card for hard challenge vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Folarin Balogun’s night ended early on Wednesday. The USA striker was given a straight red card in the Round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a dangerous tackle on…

How Raptors’ cap, roster picture look after Kawhi Leonard acquisition

No NBA roster ever feels complete. To plug one hole, you often open up another. Fit and on-court chemistry are fluid. Internal development, which all 30 teams talk themselves into…

Keys’ first career homer gives Blue Jays boost in Canada Day win

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Sean Keys knew he struck the ball well. But when it sailed over the left-field fence, landing in Toronto’s bullpen for his first MLB career home…

Rays’ Junior Caminero homers in sixth straight game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games. Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Kansas…

Frederik Andersen agrees to one-year deal with Oilers

After starring during the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run, Frederik Andersen is headed to Edmonton. Andersen agreed to a one-year deal with the Oilers on Wednesday, Sportsnet confirms. The 36-year-old…

MLBPA proposes limiting assignments to minors, giving more pay and service time

NEW YORK — Baseball players proposed optional assignments to the minors be cut from a maximum of five per season to three and asked for more pay and major league…