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McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes

McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy realized Muirfield Village was playing so tough that he set a goal of just trying to break 70. He didn't quite get there, and his 2-under 70 still was enough for him to share the lead Saturday in the Memorial.
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Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona

Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home.
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'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts

'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forward.
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Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday.
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Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson

Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affiliate Buffalo.
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Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

PARIS — Bianca Andreescu's career-best run at Roland Garros is over. Canada's Andreescu was eliminated from the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday.
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Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid

Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City’s mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan’s two goals coming after a record 13 seconds.
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Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg

Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday at PSV Stadium.
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Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

PARIS (AP) — Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday because she is sick. “I just wanted to give 100%, and obviously I’m far from being 100%,” Rybakina said.
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Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but the team’s president and sporting director is defending the fan experience at B.C. Place.
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