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Real Madrid overcomes Osasuna to win Copa del Rey

Real Madrid overcomes Osasuna to win Copa del Rey

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in the final on Saturday.
Charmaine Crooks elected Canada Soccer president at annual meeting in Saint John

Charmaine Crooks elected Canada Soccer president at annual meeting in Saint John

Charmaine Crooks was officially elected as president of Canada Soccer on Saturday, promising to unify the membership and bring the sport "back to its rightful place.
Leafs head south looking to climb out of 0-2 hole: 'A lot of hockey left'

Leafs head south looking to climb out of 0-2 hole: 'A lot of hockey left'

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are back under pressure — and under the microscope.
Canucks sign Jonathan Lekkerimäki to three-year, entry-level contract

Canucks sign Jonathan Lekkerimäki to three-year, entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday.
Friday's sports scoreboard for May 5, 2023

Friday's sports scoreboard for May 5, 2023

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Carolina 6 New Jersey 1 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 2-0) --- AHL Playoffs Division semifinals Toronto 4 Utica 1 (Toronto wins best-of-five series 3-1) Milwaukee 5 Manitoba 3 (Best-of-
Hakstol, Montgomery, Ruff nominated for Jack Adams Award as NHL's best head coach

Hakstol, Montgomery, Ruff nominated for Jack Adams Award as NHL's best head coach

NEW YORK — Seattle's Dave Hakstol, Boston's Jim Montgomery and New Jersey's Lindy Ruff have been named the finalists for the Jack Adams Award. The Adams is presented to the NHL head coach who has "contributed the most to his team’s success.
Hurricanes top Devils, go up 2-0 in 2nd-round playoff series

Hurricanes top Devils, go up 2-0 in 2nd-round playoff series

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are pushing past their injury-hit group of forwards through grit, relentless effort and scoring throughout the lineup.
OHL Roundup: Kyle McDonald helps Battalion take 3-2 series lead over Petes

OHL Roundup: Kyle McDonald helps Battalion take 3-2 series lead over Petes

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Kyle McDonald scored twice as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Peterborough Petes 6-2 on Friday to take the lead in their Ontario Hockey League playoff series. North Bay leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final 3-2.
Canada's Alphonso Davies wins CONCACAF award for second year in a row

Canada's Alphonso Davies wins CONCACAF award for second year in a row

Canadian Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF Men’s Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The 22-year-old from Edmonton is the first back-to-back winner of the award that dates back to 2013.
Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0

Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt.