• The Canadian Press

    Flames defenceman Kylington among finalists for NHL's Masterton Trophy

    NEW YORK — Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen and Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram are the finalists for this season's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The trophy is handed out annually to the NHL player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey" as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Kylington returned to the Flames lineup in late January after more tha

  • The Canadian Press

    The prospect of a 'banking-style' overseer has the EPL concerned about its future

    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The English Premier League fears a new “banking-style” regulator could damage the competitiveness of the world's most popular league. League chief executive Richard Masters has also raised concerns that proposed government measures will impact the league's value and deter investment into a competition that earns billions of pounds through the sale of broadcast rights across the globe. The U.K. government plans to establish an independent football regulator who will be

  • Yahoo Sports

    Checking in on the AL Central: Twins taking their turn as the hottest team in one of MLB's most competitive divisions

    After a month of play, four AL Central teams are above .500, a distinction no other division in baseball can claim.

  • The Canadian Press

    76ers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game. Aim for fewer Knicks fans in arena for Game 6

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers off-court strategy heading into Game 6 of their NBA playoff series is to keep New York Knicks fans out of Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday night. Team owners Josh Harris, David Blitzer and David Adelman and former minority owner Michael Rubin joined forces Wednesday to buy more than 2,000 tickets they handed out to people who serve the Philadelphia community. Wells Fargo Arena seemed more like Madison Square Garden South during the Knicks' 97-92 win in Gam