• The Canadian Press

    Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Maple Leafs, dead at 79

    TORONTO — Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada's team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79. The Maple Leafs confirmed Ellis's death on social media Saturday. A cause of death was not given. Ellis played his entire 15-season NHL career in Toronto and had 640 points (332 goals, 308 assists) over 1,034 games. He is one of five players to reach 1,000 games with the club. He was a four-time all-star and member of the last Maple Leafs

  • The Canadian Press

    Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel

    PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns, with the franchise turning to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday after one season. Budenholzer agreed to the deal on Friday and the team made the hiring official with Saturday's announcement. The Suns did not release terms of the contract. ESPN and The Athletic both reported that Budenholzer's deal was for five years, with The Athletic

  • Yahoo Sports

    WNBA star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe deal with Nike

    Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Nike announced a signature shoe for the two-time WNBA MVP.

  • The Canadian Press

    Olise stars again for Crystal Palace in win at Wolves in EPL

    WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Michael Olise delivered another impressive display as Crystal Palace registered its fifth win in six English Premier League games by beating Wolves 3-1 at Molineux on Saturday. Olise, the two-goal star of the show in Monday’s 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Selhurst Park, gave the in-form Eagles the lead in the 26th minute with a delightful curling strike, and played a key role in the buildup to the second two minutes later scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta. Wolv