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Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B.
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Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

TORONTO — Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff.
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CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CALGARY — There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices.
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Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions' 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders

Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions' 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. and Dominique Rhymes clicked early for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders to open the CFL season Thursday. Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards in the game.
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Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night.
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Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night.
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Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros 3-2 for third straight win

Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros 3-2 for third straight win

TORONTO — After an inconsistent year in his first full season with Toronto, Jose Berrios is playing like the reliable starter that the Blue Jays traded for in 2021 and later signed to a long-term deal.
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Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53

Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep.
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk leaves Stanley Cup Final Game 3 after big hit

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk leaves Stanley Cup Final Game 3 after big hit

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk was sidelined early in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night after a big hit from Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar.
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Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post

Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post

TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.
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