• The Canadian Press

    How to watch and what to expect in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

    Four teams are left to chase the Stanley Cup in the NHL playoffs, including three division champions and the undisputed best player in hockey.

  • The Canadian Press

    Jorge López cut by Mets, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following ejection

    NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge López was cut by the struggling New York Mets on Thursday, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection at Citi Field. New York also recalled left-handed pitcher Danny Young from Triple-A Syracuse before a series opener against NL champion Arizona. The Mets have seven days to trade or release López, or to assign him outright to the minors if he goes unclaimed. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had called the outburst “not acceptable” and said it

  • The Canadian Press

    Florida hopes two-way star Jac Caglianone can finish his college career with more NCAA tourney wins

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Running out of motivational speeches during a monumentally frustrating year, Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan veered outside his comfort zone earlier this month. He didn’t want to single out any player. He didn’t want to make it about anything other than the team. But he also didn’t feel as if he had much choice with the season on the line. So O’Sullivan candidly told his players that two-way star Jac Caglianone deserved better. “I was like, ‘It would be an absolute shame

  • The Canadian Press

    Austin signs Ghana international Osman Bukari on transfer from Red Star Belgrade

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ghana international winger Osman Bukari will join Austin FC in a transfer from Red Star Belgrade, the Major League Soccer team announced Thursday. Bukari, 25, joins Austin on a 3 1/2-year guaranteed contract as one of the team's Designated Player signings, with an option for 2028. The move comes a week after Austin waived Designated Player Emiliano Rigoni and bought out the remainder of the Argentine's guaranteed contract of more than $2 million this season. Rigoni scored si