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Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million

Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million

Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he's sticking around for the long term.
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Pressure On: First half of the season will be key for Toronto Blue Jays' future

Pressure On: First half of the season will be key for Toronto Blue Jays' future

TORONTO — With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that's open — for now — the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season.
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA

MUTTENZ, Switzerland (AP) — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini won again in court Tuesday and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors.
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NHL roundup: Stars score twice in a minute to blank Wild 3-0

NHL roundup: Stars score twice in a minute to blank Wild 3-0

DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger shut out his home-state team stopping 32 shots, Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene scored 58 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Dallas Stars blanked the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Monday night.
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Lekkerimaki scores deciding goal in shootout as Canucks edge Devils 4-3

Lekkerimaki scores deciding goal in shootout as Canucks edge Devils 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and then got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night.
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Leafs sign NCAA star centre Haymes to two-year deal

Leafs sign NCAA star centre Haymes to two-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 21-year-old centre Luke Haymes on Monday to a two-year contract that begins in the 2025-26 season.
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Poeltl, Quickley help Raptors beat struggling Wizards 112-104

Poeltl, Quickley help Raptors beat struggling Wizards 112-104

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night to stop a four-game slide. Immanuel Quickley had 21 points and seven assists for Toronto.
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'I do apologize': Manitoba premier sorry for not disclosing trips to Grey Cup games

'I do apologize': Manitoba premier sorry for not disclosing trips to Grey Cup games

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ethics commissioner now knows about his trips to two Grey Cup games after the Opposition Progressive Conservatives requested an investigation into the matter.
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Team Einarson announces departure of lead Briane Harris, who joins Team Cameron

Team Einarson announces departure of lead Briane Harris, who joins Team Cameron

Four-time national women's curling champion Briane Harris is changing teams and switching positions. Harris's seven-year run as Team Einarson lead has ended and she has moved on to join Kate Cameron's team at third.
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CF Montreal fires head coach Laurent Courtois after poor start to MLS season

CF Montreal fires head coach Laurent Courtois after poor start to MLS season

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has fired head coach Laurent Courtois after its worst start to a Major League Soccer season since its inaugural campaign in 2012. The club announced the move Monday, two days after Montreal (0-4-1) lost 3-0 at Nashville SC.
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