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Rowan Barrett: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win will help basketball in Canada

Rowan Barrett: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win will help basketball in Canada

There's no telling what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP Award will do for basketball in Canada. Gilgeous-Alexander was named the league's most valuable player on Wednesday, after the Oklahoma City Thunder guard led the league with 32.7 points, 7.
Five things to know for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski

Five things to know for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski

Medicine Hat Tigers phenom Gavin McKenna headlines a stacked field at this year’s Memorial Cup. The top competition in Canadian junior hockey runs Friday through June 1 in Rimouski, Que.
Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against Oilers

Dallas Stars not getting shut out on power play in this West final against Oilers

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars aren't getting shut out on the power play in the Western Conference final against Edmonton this time.
Vancouver FC, Cavalry battle to 1-1 draw in Canadian Championship quarterfinal

Vancouver FC, Cavalry battle to 1-1 draw in Canadian Championship quarterfinal

LANGLEY — A late goal from Tobias Warschewski helped Cavalry FC rescue a 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC in the first leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. David Norman Jr.
Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1

Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars powered their way to a series-opening victory in their Western Conference final rematch with the Edmonton Oilers. And it was quick turnaround.
Pacers tie it on Halburton's jumper at buzzer, then beat Knicks 138-135 in OT of East finals Game 1

Pacers tie it on Halburton's jumper at buzzer, then beat Knicks 138-135 in OT of East finals Game 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton tied the game with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation, then the Indiana Pacers went on to finish off their stunning rally by beating the New York Knicks 138-1
Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1

Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1

DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesda
Hard hit: Blue Jays stick with it in 14-0 rout of Padres

Hard hit: Blue Jays stick with it in 14-0 rout of Padres

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays had a refrain in their dugout on Wednesday night: "just keep swinging it." Toronto batters were drilling the ball, maxing out with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 112 m.p.h.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tearfully thanks wife during MVP speech

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tearfully thanks wife during MVP speech

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was moved to tears during his MVP award speech Wednesday night when he acknowledged his wife, Hailey Summers.
Varsho has grand slam, Lukes two-run homer as Blue Jays rout Padres 14-0

Varsho has grand slam, Lukes two-run homer as Blue Jays rout Padres 14-0

TORONTO — Daulton Varsho's grand slam highlighted a seven-run eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the San Diego Padres 14-0 on Wednesday.