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A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join brother Cale

A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join brother Cale

DENVER (AP) — Should Taylor Makar someday make the roster, big brother Cale needs to consider altering the back of his Colorado Avalanche sweater. That's the running joke of Taylor, anyway — a “C.
A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout

A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw was laboring in pursuit of his 3,000th strikeout. His pitch count soaring, he was down to the last batter he would face, needing one more swing and miss to become the 20th pitcher to reach the milestone.
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Wednesday's Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 11 N.Y. Yankees 9 Tampa Bay 6 Athletics 5 Texas 6 Baltimore 0 Seattle 3 Kansas City 2 National League Pittsburgh 5 St.
Blue Jays continue ascent, top Yankees to tie for top spot in American League East

Blue Jays continue ascent, top Yankees to tie for top spot in American League East

TORONTO — In 34 days, the Toronto Blue Jays have overcome an eight-game deficit to roar into a tie for the top spot in the American League East.
Top-ranked U.S. women cruise to comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in soccer friendly

Top-ranked U.S. women cruise to comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in soccer friendly

WASHINGTON — Nine games into her tenure as Canada coach, Casey Stoney got a reality check Wednesday in a 3-0 loss to a young U.S. side. It did not make for pleasant viewing. The U.S.
NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second day. One decent-sized catch and a solid defenceman remain up for grabs.
Blue Jays pull away late after squandering big lead to defeat Yankees 11-9

Blue Jays pull away late after squandering big lead to defeat Yankees 11-9

TORONTO — A wild pitch from New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams scored George Springer and Addison Barger followed with a run-scoring single in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a wild 11-9 win on Wednesday.
Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S.
Canada's Diallo loses five-set match to No. 5 Fritz in Wimbledon second round

Canada's Diallo loses five-set match to No. 5 Fritz in Wimbledon second round

WIMBLEDON — Canada's Gabriel Diallo battled to force a fifth set against world No. 5 Taylor Fritz, but the American prevailed 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0), 4-6, 6-3 to avoid an upset in second-round play at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again an all-star. It's the fifth straight year the Toronto Blue Jays slugger has made the American League all-star team, and the fourth time he'll be the starting first baseman.