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Carcone's hat trick helps Marlies beat Checkers in OT and even AHL East final

TORONTO — Michael Carcone remembers completing his hat trick in dramatic fashion. After that, everything's a bit of a blur.

Reports: Blue Jays to bring up Biggio, Gurriel from triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing up infielders Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., according to media reports. Biggio is batting .307 with six home runs and 26 runs batted in over 42 games with triple-A Buffalo.
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard makes all-NBA second team

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard makes all-NBA second team

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has been named to the all-NBA second team. It marks Leonard's third selection to an all-NBA team after earning first-team honours with the San Antonio Spurs in 2016 and 2017.
Arbitrator upholds Voynov suspension but says he served half

Arbitrator upholds Voynov suspension but says he served half

LOS ANGELES — An arbitrator upheld Slava Voynov's one-season NHL suspension Thursday but is giving him credit for serving half of it in 2018-19.

Winnipeg Jets sign German defenceman Leon Gawanke

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Leon Gawanke to a three-year, entry level contract. The average annual value of the deal is US$810,000.
Brodeur, Hefford, Bilodeau among Canada's Sports Hall of Fame class of inductees

Brodeur, Hefford, Bilodeau among Canada's Sports Hall of Fame class of inductees

CALGARY — Alexandre Bilodeau felt the emotion of the moment. The freestyle skier's voice shook as he spoke about his upcoming induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
Red Sox close out four-game series with 8-2 rout of Blue Jays in matinee

Red Sox close out four-game series with 8-2 rout of Blue Jays in matinee

TORONTO — Some help has finally arrived for the injury-plagued Toronto Blue Jays rotation. However, it wasn't enough to stop the powerful Boston offence during a Thursday matinee at Rogers Centre.
Canada rallies to beat Switzerland in overtime in world hockey quarterfinal

Canada rallies to beat Switzerland in overtime in world hockey quarterfinal

KOSICE, Slovakia — Mark Stone made sure Damon Severson's buzzer-beater led to a win. Stone scored in overtime to give Canada a dramatic 3-2 victory over Switzerland in a quarterfinal at the world hockey championship on Thursday.

Faces of concussions: NHL's head-on battle with an epidemic

HOMER GLEN, Ill. — Wearing a black shirt with "Fight for your happiness" on the front and "Sick not weak" on the back, Daniel Carcillo eats an apple as his wife makes a cappuccino nearby and their oldest daughter scampers around the kitchen.

Seeking more respect, superstar Hegerberg out of World Cup

With a no-nonsense look etched on her face, Ada Hegerberg stares straight into the camera and says: "Now it's time for action.