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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:26 p.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:26 p.m. EDT

Old Course that stands test of time at modern British Open ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews amid typical concerns.
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Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency

Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency

Recent Stanley Cup winners spent the first day of NHL free agency re-signing key players to long-term contracts. The reigning champion Colorado Avalanche brought back big defender Josh Manson and signed versatile winger Artturi Lehkonen.
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Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo, name bench coach John Schneider interim manager

Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo, name bench coach John Schneider interim manager

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins believes his team has not played up to its potential, prompting him to fire Charlie Montoyo and deputize bench coach John Schneider as the interim manager on Wednesday.
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Canadian women lose to South Korea in first WCup field hockey appearance in 28 years

Canadian women lose to South Korea in first WCup field hockey appearance in 28 years

TERRASSA, Spain — Canada lost 3-0 in a penalty shootout to South Korea on Wednesday to finish winless in the team's first appearance in the women's field hockey World Cup in almost 30 years.
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Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 2021-22, posting a record of 6-3-4 with a 3.
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Blue Bombers host Stampeders in battle of CFL's lone remaining unbeaten teams

Blue Bombers host Stampeders in battle of CFL's lone remaining unbeaten teams

Another week, another undefeated rival on the schedule for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (5-0) will host the Calgary Stampeders (4-0) at IG Field on Friday night.
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Maple Leafs round out goalie tandem as Samsonov signs on to join Murray

Maple Leafs round out goalie tandem as Samsonov signs on to join Murray

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas has settled on his crease combination. Now it's on two of the newest Toronto Maple Leafs to prove the general manager right. Dubas signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, US$1.
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Sta Maria leads Canada to 70-36 rout of New Zealand at FIBA U17 women's World Cup

Sta Maria leads Canada to 70-36 rout of New Zealand at FIBA U17 women's World Cup

DEBRECEN, Hungary — Taija Sta Maria poured in five three-pointers in a 17-point performance to lead Canada to a 70-36 victory over New Zealand on Wednesday, and into the quarterfinals of the U17 FIBA women's World Cup.
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Edmonton Oilers add goaltender Jack Campbell, bring back forward Evander Kane

Edmonton Oilers add goaltender Jack Campbell, bring back forward Evander Kane

EDMONTON — Evander Kane knows he left money on the table when he re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. He's willing to take the hit if it means chasing hockey's ultimate prize.
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De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch

De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch

Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has climbed the medal podium in every one of his individual Olympic and world championship races, but the 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., faces one of his stiffest challenges in Eugene, Ore.
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