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General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

TORONTO — Ross Atkins isn't happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there's a sense of urgency in Toronto's clubhouse that might not be apparent to people outside the organization.
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Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for must-win Game 6 vs. Canucks

Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for must-win Game 6 vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net Saturday for a must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. Skinner replaces goalie Calvin Pickard, who was Edmonton's starter for Games 4 and 5.
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Canada tops Finland, Sweden beats Latvia, Switzerland routs Denmark at men's hockey worlds

Canada tops Finland, Sweden beats Latvia, Switzerland routs Denmark at men's hockey worlds

PRAGUE (AP) — Defending champion Canada had to recover from an early scare before rallying to beat Finland 5-3 for its fifth victory from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.
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Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest

Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship .
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Fog delayed PGA Championship at Valhalla, where the cut is 1-under 141

Fog delayed PGA Championship at Valhalla, where the cut is 1-under 141

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Once the rain cleared out, fog moved in at the PGA Championship. Thick fog covered Valhalla on Saturday morning, causing a two-hour delay before the second round resumed.
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Bayer Leverkusen completes unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga season and Cologne relegated

Bayer Leverkusen completes unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga season and Cologne relegated

BERLIN (AP) — League champion Bayer Leverkusen became the first team to complete a Bundesliga season undefeated on Saturday. Early goals from Victor Boniface and Robert Andrich gave Leverkusen a 2-1 win over Augsburg in their last game of the season.
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Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers into NHL's final four with Game 6 victories

The Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers reached conference finals in the NHL with Game 6 victories. The Stars needed double overtime to put the Colorado Avalanche away 2-1 with Matt Duchene scoring the game-winner.
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Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars reach conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars reach conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

DENVER (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first extra period, and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a
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Sports scoreboard for Friday, May 17, 2024

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Second Round (Best-of-Seven) Florida 2 Boston 1 (Florida wins series 4-2) Dallas 2 Colorado 1 (2OT) (Dallas wins series 4-2) --- PWHL Playoffs Semifinals (Best-of-Five) Minnesota 4 Toronto 1 (Minnesota wins series 3-2
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Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send NBA Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit

Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send NBA Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle challenged his team to play more physically and more tenaciously Friday night. His desperate team responded with one of its most inspired performances all season.
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