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Cavallini scores winner on late penalty as Canada tops Japan 2-1 in World Cup tuneup

Cavallini scores winner on late penalty as Canada tops Japan 2-1 in World Cup tuneup

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — The Canadian men's national team won its final FIFA World Cup tuneup against Japan on Thursday without standouts Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustáquio.
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Next-level opposition awaits Canada's World Cup team in Qatar

Next-level opposition awaits Canada's World Cup team in Qatar

Canada turned heads in topping the final round of World Cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region. Now comes a string of next-level tests at the World Cup, starting with No. 2 Belgium. The Canadian men are jumping into the deep end of world football.
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Women break through as World Cup play-by-play voices

Women break through as World Cup play-by-play voices

The World Cup will sound different this year. Jacqui Oatley will become the first woman play-by-play commentator for U.S. World Cup telecasts, heading one of Fox’s five broadcast teams for the tournament in Qatar that opens Sunday.
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Moore's first career hat trick leads the way as Kings defeat struggling Oilers 3-1

Moore's first career hat trick leads the way as Kings defeat struggling Oilers 3-1

EDMONTON — Trevor Moore owned the stat sheet on Wednesday night. Moore recorded his first career hat trick as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-1.
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Lee's three-point effort leads Tigers' 6-1 drubbing of Wheat Kings

Lee's three-point effort leads Tigers' 6-1 drubbing of Wheat Kings

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Brendan Lee recorded two goals and one assist as the Medicine Hat Tigers blew out the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-1 on Wednesday. Hunter St. Martin, Dru Krebs, Tomas Mrsic and Owen MacNeil also scored for the Tigers (6-9-3-1).
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OHL Roundup: Flint Firebirds hold on to defeat Soo Greyhounds 2-1

OHL Roundup: Flint Firebirds hold on to defeat Soo Greyhounds 2-1

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Artem Guryev's first goal of the season proved to be the winner as the Flint Firebirds edged the Soo Greyhounds 2-1 on Wednesday. Braeden Kressler scored the other for Flint (10-7-1-1).
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QMJHL Roundup: Remparts outduel Phoenix in battle of league's best with 5-4 win

QMJHL Roundup: Remparts outduel Phoenix in battle of league's best with 5-4 win

QUEBEC — Pier-Olivier Roy scored the eventual winner as the Quebec Remparts edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday in a battle between the QMJHL's two best teams.
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Senators snap five-game home losing skid with 4-1 win over struggling Sabres

Senators snap five-game home losing skid with 4-1 win over struggling Sabres

OTTAWA — It wasn’t the most impressive victory but it was enough to give the struggling Ottawa Senators a boost of confidence. The Senators (6-9-1) snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night.
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Anunoby has 32 points, 10 rebounds to spoil Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto

Anunoby has 32 points, 10 rebounds to spoil Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry said he both loves and hates playing against former Toronto Raptors teammate Fred VanVleet. Wednesday, it was more hate than love.
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Verlander, Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners

Verlander, Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Justin Verlander in the American League and Miami’s Sandy Alcantara in the National League were both unanimous selections for the Cy Young Award on Wednesday night.
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