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Champions League final averages 2.76 million viewers in US

Champions League final averages 2.76 million viewers in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final set a record for the largest audience to view the final in the U.S. on English-language television. Nielsen ratings show the game Saturday averaged 2.
Names listed for Saudi golf league, battle lines drawn as RBC drops Johnson, McDowell as sponsors

Names listed for Saudi golf league, battle lines drawn as RBC drops Johnson, McDowell as sponsors

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The first Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational has Dustin Johnson and 12 other PGA Tour members as part of its 48-man field next week outside London.
Oilers hoping for another Game 2 response against Avs: 'We know we can be better'

Oilers hoping for another Game 2 response against Avs: 'We know we can be better'

DENVER — Jay Woodcroft stood at the microphone after a Game 1 setback against the Los Angeles Kings and vowed his team would respond.
Darryl Sutter says Flames made progress, reclaimed respect in the NHL

Darryl Sutter says Flames made progress, reclaimed respect in the NHL

CALGARY — The Flames made progress on and off the ice in a challenging season, says head coach Darryl Sutter. "Our goal was to be a playoff team and we did that," Sutter said Wednesday at the Saddledome.
Delierre aiming for a third national title as national squash playdowns go outdoors

Delierre aiming for a third national title as national squash playdowns go outdoors

After two decades on the Pro Squash Association tour, Shawn Delierre's career plan took a detour at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ticats kicker Domagala used to competing for roster spot with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Ticats kicker Domagala used to competing for roster spot with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — As a kicker and undrafted free agent, Canadian Michael Domagala is used to having to put his best foot forward with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. So it will be business as usual for the five-foot-nine, 202-pound St. Catharines, Ont.

CFL appoints Scott Banda as its new board chairman Wednesday

TORONTO — The CFL appointed Scott Banda as its board chairman Wednesday. Banda takes over from Dale Lastman, who assumed the role in 2019 but in February recommended the league find his replacement. Banda becomes the 40th board chairman.
PGA Tour Canada returns with Victoria Open after two-year suspension due to COVID-19

PGA Tour Canada returns with Victoria Open after two-year suspension due to COVID-19

It's not quite a sigh of relief, but Blair Bursey is very pleased to have the PGA Tour Canada back. Bursey, from Gander, N.L., is one of 37 Canadians in the field at this week's Royal Beach Victoria Open, the first PGA Tour Canada event since 2019.
Borjan, Buchanan, Charron named Canada Soccer's top players for May

Borjan, Buchanan, Charron named Canada Soccer's top players for May

Milan Borjan, Kadeisha Buchanan and Samuel Charron have been named Canada Soccer’s top players for the month for May. Borjan, a goalkeeper from Hamilton, helped Red Star Belgrade clinch a fifth Serbian league title in a row.
Montreal Canadiens sign coach Martin St. Louis to three-year extension

Montreal Canadiens sign coach Martin St. Louis to three-year extension

MONTREAL — After weeks of anticipation following the Montreal Canadiens’ last-place finish, the interim tag is off and the man behind the bench is finally here to stay. Martin St.
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