• The Canadian Press

    Arne Slot a step closer to Liverpool job as compensation deal reached with Feyenoord

    LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot took a big step closer to becoming Liverpool's manager after the Premier League club reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 million euros ($11.7 million) in compensation. British and Dutch media reported that the clubs reached a verbal agreement on the compensation package, clearing the way for the 45-year-old Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp after this season. While British media pegged the compensation around 11 million euros, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf s

  • The Canadian Press

    Top 100 prospects have been scooped up but Saturday is still stocked with NFL difference-makers

    The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft 's final four rounds. Defense became the focus Friday after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round, including the first 14 picks, an unprecedented wait for the first defender to come off the board. The Atlanta Falcons, who provided the biggest shocker in years by taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 after signing free agent QB Kirk C

  • The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    One of the greatest broadcasting moments for the late Bob Cole occurred early in 1976 while watching Russia's powerful Red Army team head to the dressing room before the first period ended to protest the alleged dirty play of the host Broad Street Bullies — a.k.a. the Philadelphia Flyers. Cole said in amazement: "They're going home." Unless the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning win their respective playoff games at home today, they'll be going home, too. Oh baby, talk about added pressu

  • The Canadian Press

    Kane makes impact with Gordie Howe hat trick, Oilers rout Kings to take series lead

    LOS ANGELES — Evander Kane’s teammates believe he’s tailor-made for the playoffs, and so does the man himself. "The drama of it all," Kane said about the post-season. "It just brings the best out of me." Kane had a goal, an assist and a fight — known as a “Gordie Howe hat trick” — and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. The 32-year-old forward had an up-and-down regular season and is returning from a sports hern