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Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier goes after second straight PFL lightweight crown

Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier goes after second straight PFL lightweight crown

It's been a year since Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won the PFL lightweight title and the US$1 million that goes with it. On Friday, the 34-year-old from Montreal looks to do it all again in what could be his final MMA fight.
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F1 bosses Wolff and Vasseur handed formal warnings by FIA for bad language at Las Vegas GP

F1 bosses Wolff and Vasseur handed formal warnings by FIA for bad language at Las Vegas GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and Ferrari counterpart Fred Vasseur were both handed formal warnings by motorsports governing body FIA on Thursday for using bad language at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands in Davis Cup. Italians reach semis for 2nd straight season

Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands in Davis Cup. Italians reach semis for 2nd straight season

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner kept Italy alive by winning his singles match and then successfully teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego in the doubles against the Netherlands to send his nation into the semifinals of the Davis Cup on Thursday.
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Juuse Saros stops 24 shots for Nashville Predators in 4-2 over Calgary Flames

Juuse Saros stops 24 shots for Nashville Predators in 4-2 over Calgary Flames

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 24 saves and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
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Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat Ducks 4-3 to halt four-game skid

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat Ducks 4-3 to halt four-game skid

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Called up from minors, Tufte scores go-ahead goal to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Called up from minors, Tufte scores go-ahead goal to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

DENVER (AP) — Riley Tufte, called up from the minors earlier in the day, scored the go-ahead goal 24 seconds into the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Wednesday night.
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Liam Ruck scores in first WHL game for Tigers in 8-0 win over Pats

Liam Ruck scored his first goal in his first ever Western Hockey League game for the Medicine Hat Tigers in an 8-0 win over the visiting Regina Pats on Wednesday. The Tigers selected Ruck of Osoyoos, B.C.
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Bruins beat Panthers 3-1 in Eastern Conference quarterfinals rematch

Bruins beat Panthers 3-1 in Eastern Conference quarterfinals rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Boston improved to 14-1-3 overall and 4-0-0 after losses.
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs all-star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Adam Lowry scores in OT, Jets beat Lightning 3-2 for fourth straight win

Adam Lowry scores in OT, Jets beat Lightning 3-2 for fourth straight win

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored 1:39 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets won their fourth consecutive game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night. Lowry scored from the left circle off a pass from Neal Pionk.
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