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Barnes injures ankle, Raptors lose Game 1 of playoff series 131-111 versus 76ers

Barnes injures ankle, Raptors lose Game 1 of playoff series 131-111 versus 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — If a 20-point loss at Philadelphia wasn't painful enough, the Raptors lost prized rookie Scottie Barnes to an ankle injury, and saw all-star guard Fred VanVleet foul out of the game with almost a quarter still to play.
Fernandez tops Vismane, Canada sweeps Latvia to make Billie Jean King Cup finals

Fernandez tops Vismane, Canada sweeps Latvia to make Billie Jean King Cup finals

VANCOUVER — A big win on home soil will be an enduring memory for Canadian tennis phenom Leylah Fernandez. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que.
QMJHL Roundup: Drew Elliott helps Islanders rally past Titan 5-3

QMJHL Roundup: Drew Elliott helps Islanders rally past Titan 5-3

BATHURST, N.B. — Drew Elliott put away the winner late in the third period as the Charlottetown Islanders stormed back to a 5-3 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.
Smith stops all 39 shots he faces as Oilers shut out Golden Knights 4-0

Smith stops all 39 shots he faces as Oilers shut out Golden Knights 4-0

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have created a little breathing room in their playoff pursuit. Mike Smith made 39 saves for his second consecutive shutout as the Oilers earned a 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.
CPL Roundup: Atlético Ottawa stays atop table with 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers

CPL Roundup: Atlético Ottawa stays atop table with 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers

OTTAWA — Malcolm Shaw scored in the 81st minute to lift Atlético Ottawa to a 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers on Saturday in the Canadian Premier League. Atlético earned it second straight win to move to the top of the CPL table with a 2-0-0 record.
Ryu nursing sore left arm after loss to A's, Pache hits tiebreaking homer in ninth

Ryu nursing sore left arm after loss to A's, Pache hits tiebreaking homer in ninth

TORONTO — A slip in velocity and lack of command were worrying signs for Blue Jays starter Hyun Jin Ryu. A complaint of left forearm soreness was of much greater concern.
CF Montreal extends win streak with 2-1 victory over Whitecaps in Stade Saputo opener

CF Montreal extends win streak with 2-1 victory over Whitecaps in Stade Saputo opener

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s Alistair Johnston had nothing but praise for teammate Djordje Mihailovic, whose goal and assist lifted Montreal past the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Saturday afternoon.
Jets sign forward Wyatt Bongiovanni to a two-year, entry-level contract

Jets sign forward Wyatt Bongiovanni to a two-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — Forward Wyatt Bongiovanni signed a two-year entry-level deal with the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. His deal will begin in 2022-23 and has an average annual value in the NHL of $802,500.
Toronto Arrows trounce NOLA Gold, keep winning despite long list of injured players

Toronto Arrows trounce NOLA Gold, keep winning despite long list of injured players

The Toronto Arrows ran in eight tries to trounce NOLA Gold 53-36 in Major League Rugby play Saturday, recording their fourth win in their last five games despite an injury-ravaged roster.
Steffen blunder helps quad-chasing Liverpool reach cup final

Steffen blunder helps quad-chasing Liverpool reach cup final

LONDON (AP) — The tame back pass from John Stones trickled toward Zack Steffen. Just a simple clearance was needed by Manchester City’s backup goalkeeper with Liverpool already leading. One touch controlled the pass. The second touch was ...
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