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OHL roundup: Christopoulos scores 3 as Spitfires burn Knights 6-3

LONDON, Ont. — Alex Christopoulos scored three goals and added an assist as the visiting Windsor Spitfires defeated the London Knights 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.

QMJHL roundup: Phoenix tame Tigres 7-1 as Roy nets 3 points

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Joshua Roy scored twice and added an assist as the Sherbrooke Phoenix defeated the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 7-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday.
Toronto Blue Jays star right-hander Alek Manoah named opening-day starter

Toronto Blue Jays star right-hander Alek Manoah named opening-day starter

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have named ace right-hander Alek Manoah as their opening-day starting pitcher for the upcoming Major League Baseball season.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson takes lead over first day of Bassmaster Classic

Canadian Jeff Gustafson takes lead over first day of Bassmaster Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was a great start to the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Canadian Jeff Gustafson. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., took the overall lead after the first day of pro bass fishing's premier event on the Tennessee River.

Wallace takes 36-hole PGA Tour lead in Dominican Republic

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Matt Wallace of England birdied his last three holes Friday for a 6-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead going into the weekend in the Corales Puntacana Championship.
Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov advance to third round of Miami Open

Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov advance to third round of Miami Open

MIAMI — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov have advanced to the third round of the Miami Open, while Leylah Fernandez's singles tournament is over. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.
Canadian men face Curacao in their first game since World Cup in Qatar

Canadian men face Curacao in their first game since World Cup in Qatar

John Herdman expects to face a different Curaçao side in CONCACAF Nations League play Saturday night than the one Canada dispatched with ease last June in Vancouver. The Canadian men, currently ranked 53rd in the world, blanked No.
Kuchar ties Tiger's match play record, advances in Austin

Kuchar ties Tiger's match play record, advances in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar has a place in the record book with Tiger Woods. Equally pleasing Friday was getting a spot in the weekend at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Winless Vancouver Whitecaps cautious ahead of matchup with undermanned Minnesota

Winless Vancouver Whitecaps cautious ahead of matchup with undermanned Minnesota

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't about to be lulled into a false sense of security as they head to the American Midwest this weekend.
Boston forward A.J. Greer suspended one game for cross-checking on Mike Hoffman

Boston forward A.J. Greer suspended one game for cross-checking on Mike Hoffman

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins winger A.J. Greer has been suspended one game for cross-checking Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman in the face, the NHL's department of player safety announced Friday.