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Defending champion Erica Wiebe wins wrestling gold at Commonwealth Games

Defending champion Erica Wiebe wins wrestling gold at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe defended her 76-kilogram Commonwealth Games crown Thursday, defeating Nigeria's Blessing Onyebuchi to win gold. The 28-year-old from Stittsville, Ont.
Shanshan Feng takes early LPGA Tour lead in Hawaii

Shanshan Feng takes early LPGA Tour lead in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Top-ranked Shanshan Feng birdied three of her last five holes Wednesday to take the lead halfway through a windy first round of the Lotte Championship. The Chinese star finished at 5-under 67 at Ko Olina Golf Club.
Fleury, Knights beat Kings 1-0 in Vegas' 1st playoff game

Fleury, Knights beat Kings 1-0 in Vegas' 1st playoff game

LAS VEGAS — Chalk up another milestone for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 0 (Penguins lead series 1-0) Winnipeg 3 Minnesota 2 (Jets lead series 1-0) Vegas 1 Los Angeles 0 (Golden Knights lead series 1-0) --- AHL Syracuse 1 Rochester 0 Texas 3 Grand Rapids 2 (OT) San Jose 2 Ba
Canadian boxers assure themselves of a six-pack of Commonwealth Games medals

Canadian boxers assure themselves of a six-pack of Commonwealth Games medals

GOLD COAST, Australia — With two days of competition remaining, Canada's boxers have assured themselves of six medals at the Commonwealth Games. Marie-Jeanne Parent has already earned bronze after her semifinal loss Wednesday.
Here are the top five GoFundMe campaigns

Here are the top five GoFundMe campaigns

A GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $9.2 million dollars for the victims of a fatal bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team is one of the online platform's top-five most successful campaigns.
Wild let third-period lead slip away 3-2 loss to Jets to open playoff series

Wild let third-period lead slip away 3-2 loss to Jets to open playoff series

WINNIPEG — Holding a 2-1 lead in the third period in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series in Winnipeg, the Minnesota Wild knew they had to keep the puck away from Patrik Laine. They failed.
Toronto Raptors to play Washington Wizards in first round of NBA playoffs

Toronto Raptors to play Washington Wizards in first round of NBA playoffs

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will meet the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA's post-season.
Ellington sets Heat record, Miami tops Toronto 116-109

Ellington sets Heat record, Miami tops Toronto 116-109

MIAMI — Here were the two primary goals for the Miami Heat on the final night of the regular season: Beat the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, and get Wayne Ellington into the team record book. Done, and done.
Orioles get offensive, beat Blue Jays 5-3 to avert sweep

Orioles get offensive, beat Blue Jays 5-3 to avert sweep

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles finally put on an offensive show at Camden Yards, one that manager Buck Showalter hopes will be repeated many times this summer.