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Hernandez leads Blue Jays to 6-5 win over Twins

Hernandez leads Blue Jays to 6-5 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — Teoscar Hernandez delivered a go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight game. But it was a defensive play by Hernandez that had his manager beaming after Toronto's 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.
Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep

Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep

PITTSBURGH — Barry Trotz had questions when he took over the New York Islanders last summer. About the defence . About the goaltending. About where the scoring would come from if star John Tavares bailed in free agency.
Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus

Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sullen and speechless, the Tampa Bay Lightning had little explanation for how they followed up a glorious regular season by getting bounced from the playoffs with record-setting haste.
Ajax wins 2-1 at Juventus to reach Champions League semi

Ajax wins 2-1 at Juventus to reach Champions League semi

TURIN, Italy — Cristiano Ronaldo shook his head as he walked off the field, while the Ajax players and staff celebrated with their fans long after the final whistle.
Messi ends United's hopes of another Camp Nou comeback

Messi ends United's hopes of another Camp Nou comeback

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi made sure there was no memorable Champions League comeback for Manchester United at Camp Nou this time.
LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan

LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan

LOS ANGELES — Todd McLellan was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, taking over a two-time Stanley Cup-winning franchise that slumped to the NHL's second-worst record this season.
Winless Whitecaps need to execute against table-topping LAFC: coach

Winless Whitecaps need to execute against table-topping LAFC: coach

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know exactly what they need to do to capture their first win of the season against Los Angeles FC on Wednesday, says coach Marc Dos Santos.
Canadian international Brock Staller named Major League Rugby player of the week

Canadian international Brock Staller named Major League Rugby player of the week

Canadian international wing Brock Staller has been named player of the week in Major League Rugby after league-record 22-point performance in Seattle's 52-10 win over the Houston SaberCats.
Well-rounded Mitch Marner helping to pace Maple Leafs at both ends of the ice

Well-rounded Mitch Marner helping to pace Maple Leafs at both ends of the ice

TORONTO — Mitch Marner blocked one shot off his leg.
Veteran jockey Stein ending three-year retirement to return to Woodbine

Veteran jockey Stein ending three-year retirement to return to Woodbine

TORONTO — Three years of living off the grid taught Justin Stein he didn't want to do it any longer. After retiring from racing in 2016 to live off the land, the veteran jockey is returning to Woodbine Racetrack.