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Former NHL defenceman Tom Kurvers dead at 58, won Stanley Cup with Habs in '86

Former NHL defenceman Tom Kurvers dead at 58, won Stanley Cup with Habs in '86

Former NHL defenceman Tom Kurvers, who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens and also played for Toronto and Vancouver, has died. He was 58.
Austria beats Ukraine 1-0 to advance at Euro 2020

Austria beats Ukraine 1-0 to advance at Euro 2020

BUCHAREST, Romania — Christoph Baumgartner put Austria into the knockout stage at the European Championship for the first time by scoring the only goal in his team’s 1-0 victory over Ukraine on Monday.
Canadiens look to turn the page after terrific Game 4 performance ends in defeat

Canadiens look to turn the page after terrific Game 4 performance ends in defeat

MONTREAL — Corey Perry has seen plenty throughout his 16 NHL seasons and 160 playoff games. Exhilarating victories. Crushing defeats. Contests his team should have won and didn't. And vice-versa.
Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov won't compete at Tokyo Olympics

Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov won't compete at Tokyo Olympics

Denis Shapovalov says he won't compete for Canada at the Tokyo Olympics. The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., says in a Twitter post he made the decision for safety reasons "due to the current situation.
New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
High court sides with ex-athletes in NCAA compensation case

High court sides with ex-athletes in NCAA compensation case

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that the NCAA can't enforce certain rules limiting the education-related benefits — things like computers and graduate scho
CF Montreal finds two new home venues as Gold Cup comes to Fort Lauderdale

CF Montreal finds two new home venues as Gold Cup comes to Fort Lauderdale

MONTREAL — CF Montreal will play home games in Harrison, N.J., and Orlando next month. The MLS club says it will face Inter Miami CF at Red Bull Arena in Harrison on July 3 and will host New York City FC at Exploria Stadium in Orlando on July 7.
Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans - but with strict limits

Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans - but with strict limits

TOKYO (AP) — A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has been banned.
Roy's OT goal, Lehner's strong showing the difference as Vegas evens series with Habs

Roy's OT goal, Lehner's strong showing the difference as Vegas evens series with Habs

MONTREAL — The Canadiens were pleased with how a lot of things went Sunday. They were shot out of a cannon early, dominated much of the play and carried a 1-0 lead midway through the third period.
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes loses lead, unravels in U.S. Open fourth round

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes loses lead, unravels in U.S. Open fourth round

SAN DIEGO — A rough day at the U.S. Open for Mackenzie Hughes saw the Canadian golfer lose his lead early and fall out of contention at Torrey Pines Sunday. Hughes of Dundas, Ont.