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Boston forward A.J. Greer suspended one game for cross-checking on Mike Hoffman

Boston forward A.J. Greer suspended one game for cross-checking on Mike Hoffman

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins winger A.J. Greer has been suspended one game for cross-checking Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman in the face, the NHL's department of player safety announced Friday.

Players union says FIFA is moving to equalize conditions for women at World Cup

FIFA has committed to provide the same conditions for the players at this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men get at their soccer showcase, according to FIFPro, an organization which represents professional footballers
Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine out 2-4 weeks with triceps injury

Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine out 2-4 weeks with triceps injury

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is out 2-4 weeks after straining a triceps muscle in practice, yet another blow to the last-place team in the NHL that has been hampered by injuries all season.
Canada finishes with 7-5 round-robin record, makes playoff cut at women's worlds

Canada finishes with 7-5 round-robin record, makes playoff cut at women's worlds

SANDVIKEN, Sweden — Canada's Kerri Einarson closed her round-robin schedule with an 11-5 loss to Denmark's Madeleine Dupont on Friday but still managed to secure a playoff berth at the women's world curling championship.
Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov advance to third round of Miami Open

Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov advance to third round of Miami Open

MIAMI — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov have advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Toronto FC missing players through injury and international duty for game in San Jose

Toronto FC missing players through injury and international duty for game in San Jose

Depleted by injuries and players away on international duty, Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley has dipped into his reserve team to make up numbers Saturday in San Jose.
Bayern hires Tuchel to replace Nagelsmann as coach

Bayern hires Tuchel to replace Nagelsmann as coach

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich hired Thomas Tuchel as coach on Friday to replace Julian Nagelsmann after losing the lead of the Bundesliga.
Toronto Blue Jays star right-hander Alek Manoah named opening-day starter

Toronto Blue Jays star right-hander Alek Manoah named opening-day starter

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have named ace right-hander Alek Manoah as their opening-day starting pitcher for the upcoming Major League Baseball season.
New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say they are investigating after a cyclist rode into a wire strung between trees in Rockwood Park.
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