• The Canadian Press

    Oilers can knock Kings out of playoffs again. Stars-Knights tied going into Game 5 after 4 road wins

    The Edmonton Oilers have won in these NHL playoffs with a couple of big-scoring games. They got their latest victory when limited to 13 shots on net and with only one of those going in for a goal. The versatile Oilers, who scored a combined 13 goals in the first two wins of their series against the Los Angeles Kings, are now back home Wednesday night with a chance to advance to the second round. Edmonton will take a fourth win in the best-of-seven series any way it can get it. “Having in our por

  • The Canadian Press

    Man United makes more executive changes as Jim Ratcliffe's new era takes shape

    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United announced more changes to its executive structure on Tuesday as the new era under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to take shape. Interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will step down at the end of the season by mutual consent, the club said. Jean-Claude Blanc, CEO of Ratcliffe's INEOS Sport, will take over as chief executive until former Manchester City executive Omar Berrada takes on the role on July 13. Baty will be repl

  • Yahoo Sports

    Astros option former MVP José Abreu to minors amid .099 start at the plate

    Abreu's struggled at the plate since joining the Astros on a $58.5 million contract in 2023.

  • The Canadian Press

    Leafs star Auston Matthews (illness) briefly skates ahead of must-win Game 5

    BOSTON — Auston Matthews made a brief appearance on the TD Garden ice Tuesday. The sniper's status as he continues to battle an illness with his Maple Leafs facing elimination, however, remains in serious doubt. The three-time Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's top goal-scorer took a couple twirls alongside teammates ahead of a must-win Game 5 in a cameo appearance at Toronto's optional morning skate with the club trailing its first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins