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NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges

NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Coaches are challenging goals one way or the other for goaltender interference at the highest rate in six seasons, playoff races across the NHL are tight and the chase for the Stanley Cup is a month away.
Jays split squads beat Yankees, fall to Phillies in spring training

Jays split squads beat Yankees, fall to Phillies in spring training

DUNEDIN — Carter Cunningham homered in the bottom of the ninth as a Toronto Blue Jays split-squad beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in spring training action Monday. Cunningham's homer was one of six hits in the game.
Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays

Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays

Alan Roden is proving he's up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level.
Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi voted MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring twice

Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi voted MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring twice

Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi has been voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Matchday after scoring twice in Minnesota United's 3-3 draw Saturday at Sporting Kansas City.
Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness

Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness

March Madness is here, and with several Canadians looking to leave their mark. The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins Tuesday with the First Four, followed by 32 first-round contests on Thursday and Friday.
Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event

Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event

PENICHE — Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upset American Caitlin Simmers, the world No. 1 and defending World Surf League champion, on Monday to advance to the semifinals of MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week

Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper, New Jersey left-wing Jesper Bratt and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year

Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander José Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. The 31st-ranked Canadians face No.
Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Turns out Rory McIlroy needed only three good swings to win The Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J. Spaun.