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Maple Leafs beat Islanders 4-2 to set franchise record for wins in a season with 50

TORONTO — William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 without Auston Matthews on Sunday night.

Canadian men’s rugby team sees progress with 10th-place finish in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A 17-7 loss to Ireland Sunday was a frustrating end for Canada at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament but a team that had struggled recently found some confidence and managed to move up the overall series standings.

Raptors' Scottie Barnes named NBA rookie of the year finalist

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is a finalist for the NBA's rookie of the year.
Spieth beats Cantlay with playoff bunker shot to 7 inches

Spieth beats Cantlay with playoff bunker shot to 7 inches

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Thinking he might have a chance for a playoff, Jordan Spieth rolled in a 10-foot birdie on the 18th hole in regulation. He made an even bigger shot at Habour Town's signature hole in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage.

Toronto's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads attack as the Blue Jays edge Athletics 4-3

TORONTO — When outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was lost to the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain last week, the Toronto Blue Jays needed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to step up and supply offence in the clean-spot in the batting order.

Raptors' Barnes, Trent Jr. and Young are doubtful for Game 2 against Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The Toronto Raptors could be without guard Gary Trent Jr. and forwards Scottie Barnes and Thaddeus Young for Game 2 of their NBA playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Toronto Blue Jays place starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu on 10-day injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu to its 10-day injured list on Sunday The team said the southpaw is dealing with "forearm inflammation" on his left arm.

Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez leaving TV booth following cancer diagnosis

TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez is stepping away from the broadcast booth after being diagnosed with cancer.

Canada wins pair of ice dancing medals at World Junior Figure Skating Championships

TALLINN, Estonia — Canadian ice dancers claimed two of the three podium positions at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships on Sunday.

Blackhawk player's celebrity golden retriever dies

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome's golden retriever that became a celebrity in its own right — complete with more than 20,000 Instagram followers — has died.
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