• The Canadian Press

    General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

    TORONTO — Ross Atkins isn't happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there's a sense of urgency in Toronto's clubhouse that might not be apparent to people outside the organization. The Blue Jays general manager addressed reporters at Rogers Centre on Saturday, hours before Toronto hosted the Tampa Bay Rays. The 20-minute news conference in front of the home dugout was mainly focused on the Blue Jays' disappointing 19-24 record that Atkins feels doesn't reflect the team's

  • Yahoo Sports

    LPGA monitoring after 10 golfers, including Rose Zhang, withdraw from Mizuho Americas Open

    Rose Zhang was one of seven golfers who withdrew from the tournament due to an illness.

  • The Canadian Press

    Bayer Leverkusen writes more history in first ever unbeaten Bundesliga season

    LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — The Bundesliga season had only half an hour left and Bayer Leverkusen got nervous. Middle-of-the-table visitor Augsburg cut Leverkusen's lead in half. Leverkusen's undefeated streak in the Bundesliga was on the line on Saturday. It made late winning goals a trademark this season but appeared vulnerable to a comeback. But the appearance — and nerves — were fleeting as Leverkusen held on to win 2-1 and complete an historic season. Xabi Alonso's team became the first ever

  • The Canadian Press

    Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for must-win Game 6 vs. Canucks

    EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net Saturday for a must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. Skinner replaces goalie Calvin Pickard, who was Edmonton's starter for Games 4 and 5. The 25-year-old goalie has had a few days away to rest, reset and work on his game, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said after morning skate. “We’ve seen Stu play unbelievable, really well for us, steal games, just solid," he said. "He’s been our guy