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Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

PHOENIX (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Collin Morikawa part of 4-way tie for the lead at Hilton Head. Scottie Scheffler lurks 3 shots back

Collin Morikawa part of 4-way tie for the lead at Hilton Head. Scottie Scheffler lurks 3 shots back

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had another solid round Friday in the RBC Heritage with a 5-under 66 and appears to be getting back to the reliable form that made him a two-time major champion.
Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings

Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings

Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John Herdman, injury-depleted Toronto (3-4-1) has lost three straight while being outscored 10-3.
U.S. FAA to probe baseball coach in cockpit during a flight from Denver to Toronto

U.S. FAA to probe baseball coach in cockpit during a flight from Denver to Toronto

LOS ANGELES — Authorities in the United States are investigating after a video surfaced on social media of a hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft "at cruise altitude," while bound for Toronto.
WNBA exhibition in Edmonton rescheduled to accommodate possible Oilers playoff game

WNBA exhibition in Edmonton rescheduled to accommodate possible Oilers playoff game

EDMONTON — The WNBA exhibition scheduled for next month at Edmonton's Rogers Place has been rescheduled to accommodate a potential Game 7 in the Oilers' first-round NHL playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Canadian pro fisher Cory Johnston moves into top spot in Elite Series event

PALATKA, Fla. — Canadian pro fisher Cory Johnston took a huge step toward securing his first-ever Elite Series win Friday. Johnston, of Cavan, Ont.
Winning culture, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

Winning culture, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

CALGARY — Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames said as they headed for the exits Friday.
Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020

Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020

VANCOUVER — Expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were not high heading into the season. Asked in September if he expected the team to make the playoffs, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford hedged.
Maple Leafs, Bruins set to renew playoff hostilities: 'Here we go again'

Maple Leafs, Bruins set to renew playoff hostilities: 'Here we go again'

BOSTON — Auston Matthews has closed the book on his staggering regular season. The Maple Leafs sniper came one shot — one crossbar — short of becoming just the ninth player in NHL history to reach 70 goals in a campaign.
TSS Rovers FC replace Victoria Highlanders in Canadian Championship field

TSS Rovers FC replace Victoria Highlanders in Canadian Championship field

TSS Rovers FC are replacing the inactive Victoria Highlanders in this year's Canadian Championship and will face Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League in the preliminary round.