Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month's Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee on Tuesday night.

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk bringing Cup to interesting places following Game 7 win

Less than 24 hours after securing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, the Florida Panthers have already begun familiarizing the Fort Lauderdale area with hockey’s most coveted trophy.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Yankees trade rumors: Blue Jays slugger open to playing in New York despite past comments

Guerrero has made himself an enemy of Yankee fans over the years. He's also not going to rule out accepting a trade to New York if one materialized.

Alex Meruelo to relinquish ownership of Coyotes

The franchise was officially deactivated this month after its hockey operations were sold to the Salt Lake City-based Smith Entertainment Group.

Croatia furious after Italy's late equaliser: 'It’s nonsense!'

Denmark clinch knockout stage appearance in draw with Serbia

Denmark advanced to the last 16 at the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday.

BOMBSHELLS: Pierce's toy missing a few buttons ... Fayad doesn't like big, fat guys grabbing him ... O'Shea hopes for fresher minds with new approach

Going into the CFL season, it looked like Buck Pierce had the fanciest toy in the league at his disposal, an offence just a push-button away from an explosion. Quarterback Zach Collaros throwing to big-play receivers Kenny Lawler, Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski, punishing runner Brady Oliveira lighting it up along the ground – it seemed an embarrassment of riches for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive coordinator. A not-so-funny thing has...

Netherlands vs. Austria final score, result, highlights: Sabitzer wins thriller to seal top spot in Euro 2024 Group D

Austria defeated the Netherlands 3-2 at Euro 2024 to claim top spot in Group D at the expense of the Oranje and France, who drew with Poland.

What happened to assistant referee in Canada match vs. Peru? Copa America official collapses on touchline in Kansas City heat

A scary medical incident involving a match official caused a significant delay just before halftime of the 2024 Copa America group match between Canada and Peru in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Paul the prophet? Jets Morrissey, DeMelo hope so

Paul Maurice may not coach the Winnipeg Jets anymore, but he found one more way to get the attention of his former players. Immediately after his Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup on Monday, Maurice told a national television audience that if he could have one more thing, “it would be for the Winnipeg Jets to win the next Stanley Cup.” A set of ears immediately perked up in front of a big screen in Calgary. “Appreciative of the words,” Jets...

Predators, Red Wings swap junior-age players

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenceman Andrew Gibson from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Jesse Kiiskinen and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (53rd overall), the clubs announced Tuesday.

Rafael van der Vaart hits out at Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk for not showing 'passion' after 'DISGRACEFUL' defeat by Austria, as fans slam the centre back for his 'lazy' defending for the winning goal

Rafael van der Vaart hit out at fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands slipped to a shock 3-2 defeat by Austria to finish third in Group D at Euro 2024.

An offseason checklist for the Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers need to offload goaltender Jack Campbell, but else must Edmonton accomplish this offseason?

Birthday boy Lionel Messi is serenaded by adoring fans from his hotel window in New Jersey... while THOUSANDS of other Argentina supporters take over Times Square

Lionel Messi's 37th birthday was celebrated by a massive crowd of fans on Monday, as Argentina supporters trekked out to the team's hotel in New Jersey to serenade the star.

Moment England fans boo and throw cups at manager Gareth Southgate

Star Power: Canadiens Lessons Learned From Stanley Cup Final

Montreal Canadiens fans aren’t expecting the team will compete for a Stanley Cup in the near future, but given the team is preparing to take the next step in their long-term rebuild, keeping an eye on Stanley Cup winning teams is in order.

Instant Reaction: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays snap seven-game losing skid with a 9-4 win over Boston

You can slander the season, the offensive struggles, the decision-making, and so much more. But, you can’t slander the Blue Jays for putting yesterday behind them.

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic RAGES that referee 'tore us apart' and makes outlandish claim that official 'wasn't designated the match by chance' after Italy's heartbreaking last-second equaliser

Dalic's side seemed all but set to progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship after Luka Modric had fired them into the lead in the 55th minute.

Why Liam Greentree would be a great fit for the Maple Leafs at the 2024 NHL Draft

So far, we’ve profiled a few defensemen who’d be great fits for the Toronto Maple Leafs. EJ Emery gives the team a legit defensive defenseman with top-four potential.

Jake Guentzel Free Agency: Intense Interest from Several Teams

As the NHL free agency period approaches, Jake Guentzel has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the market. Multiple teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Los Angeles Kings, are reportedly keen on signing the star forward.

For several reasons, the Oilers aren’t done contending yet

The Edmonton Oilers lost a nail-biter in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, but Justin Bourne writes there are many reasons to think they will be back there again soon.

The Oilers were right there

There’s no sugarcoating the end of a season when your team doesn’t hoist the Stanley Cup. It’s never easy to deal with whether you were the worst team in the league or the runner-ups, as the Edmonton Oilers were Monday night.

Celebrating the Oilers’ Remarkable Season of Resilience and Unity

Last night, the Edmonton Oilers faced a heart-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, falling short by a narrow margin of 2-1. It’s a moment of disappointment, no doubt, but it’s also a time to reflect on the incredible journey this team has taken their fans on throughout the season.

Dutch Olympic officials will deny golfers from men's competition in Paris

Dutch Olympic officials are keeping home two male and one female players from the golf competition in Paris because they believe their world ranking is too low for them to have a realistic chance against 60-player fields.

Brooke Henderson accepting role as Canada’s golf ambassador ahead of CPKC Women’s Open

Canada’s best and busiest golfer continues to be equal parts off-course ambassador and on-course assassin but playing the role of ‘Brooke Henderson’ is becoming more natural for the person herself.

SIMMONS: It's time for Blue Jays to say goodbye to GM Ross Atkins

The Blue Jays have never fired a general manager mid-season before. They let Gord Ash go on the final days of the 2001 season. They pretty much did the same with J.P Ricciardi, who was told of his dismissal on the final weekend in 2009. Alex Anthopoulos chose to leave on his own just days after the 2015 coming out party. But now the circumstances are both different and desperate. The Blue Jays have lost seven games in a row heading into Boston...

How VAR is destroying Euro 2024

Grading the Linus Ullmark trade: Senators stage a coup, Bruins faceplant

Less than an hour before arguably the biggest game of the last decade, the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins decided to crash the party. At approximately 7:45 p.m.

Avalanche’s Need for Cap Space Could Force Colton Trade

Now that the 2024 Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Florida Panthers, the Colorado Avalanche and the rest of the NHL can turn their attention to the offseason.

Jon Cooper finally gets chance to coach Team Canada

Jon Cooper will be Team Canada’s coach in its return to best-on-best play. Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that the two-time Stanley Cup winner of the Tampa Bay Lighting, from Prince George, B.C., will handle both the Four Nations Face-Off in February and get the 2026 Olympic Winter Games’ gig in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Cooper, the longest-tenured active head coach in the NHL, had been chosen for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing before...

Heartbreak for Croatia and Luka Modric: the Euro 2024 full schedule and results

Report: Ken Holland has ‘a role’ with Oilers if he chooses, likely won’t be with team at the draft

Among the myriad storylines to follow with the Edmonton Oilers this offseason, a few may be larger than who the team’s next general manager will be. The contract for current general manager Ken Holland expires on June 30th, but according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, his tenure with the organization may not come to an end.

Goalies the Maple Leafs Should Avoid This Offseason

One critical issue the Toronto Maple Leafs need to address as they build a roster that addresses their 2024-25 season’s needs is their goaltending situation.

Argentina vs. Chile final score: Copa America 2024 result as Lautaro Martinez finds late breakthrough goal

It was one-way traffic across the 90 minutes at MetLife Stadium, but it took Argentina 88 minutes to find the winner as Lautaro Martinez delivered the winner off the bench to down Chile in the Copa America group stage.

Flames positioned to take long view of draft prospects' potential

The Calgary Flames care most about one thing when they’re evaluating a player. When the scouts are trying to project the future of a young player as they prepare for the draft, that player’s peak as an NHLer is what matters most — not how soon they’re going to be ready. That doesn’t change whether you’re a retooling team or a contender. And the Flames’ director of amateur scouting, Tod Button, feels his organization is better-positioned than...

Liverpool star makes surprise transfer request to new boss Arne Slot

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NHL Notebook: Offseason kicks off as Linus Ullmark traded to Ottawa, Jake Walman to San Jose

The 2023-24 National Hockey League season finished Monday. That means the off-season officially kicked off, with numerous trades being made on Monday and Tuesday.

Former Canadiens Captain Inducted To Hockey Hall Of Fame

Former Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 38-year-old defenceman will be inducted alongside Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Natalie Darwitz, Kristy Wendell-Phil, David Poile, and Colin Campbell.

Avalanche sign former eighth-overall pick to three-year extension

The Avalanche had strong shot attempt numbers with him on the ice at even strength in both the regular season and playoffs, signaling he has the two-way competency necessary for a top-six pivot on a contending roster.

Oleksandr Usyk no longer undisputed champion just a month after beating Tyson Fury

It hands a huge boost to Anthony Joshua...

Canada’s growing confidence on display in first Copa America win

Canada continues to grow and develop with each passing game under Marsch, while at the same time gaining confidence that it can run with the big boys of international soccer.

Slovenia celebrate first-ever last 16 as Serbia and Croatia exit

Slovenia may not have won a game at a European Championship yet, but three draws sent them through to the knock-out stages of a major men's tournament for the first time. Their Euro 2024 last-16 qualification as one of the four best third-placed teams was sealed via a 0-0 draw with Group C winners England. Slovenia's players stayed on the pitch and...

Flames mailbag: How GM Craig Conroy can make the most out of huge week

It’s not exaggerating to say this week for the Calgary Flames is one of the franchise’s biggest in recent memory. We’re diving in on all of it in the latest edition of our Flames Mailbag.

Connor McDavid received near unanimous votes for 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy

Despite losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers Monday night, Edmonton Oilers’ forward Connor McDavid still came home with some silverware, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, dramatic finish over Chile

Lautaro Martínez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory over Chile on Tuesday night that guaranteed a berth in the Copa America quarterfinals.

Three major contract extensions that could be signed this off-season

Here’s a look at what contracts extensions could look like for Draisaitl, Marner and Shesterkin, and what they would mean in an increasing cap era.

England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.

Canada Olympic track and field trials live results: Updated winners to make 2024 men's and women's teams

The Sporting News is tracking live results from the 2024 Canada Olympic track and field team trials.

10 free agent forwards the Maple Leafs could target

The 2024 NHL free agency period is only a week away and Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has been meeting with his scouting department the past couple of weeks to get a good sense of what talent is available this summer.

England's fans shameful action against Southgate following Slovenia draw