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Pappin, credited with Toronto's last Cup-winner, dies at 82

TORONTO (AP) — Jim Pappin, the former NHL forward credited with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup-winning goal, has died. He was 82. The Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks announced the death Wednesday on social media.
Toye scores twice to lead Montreal past Seattle 2-1

Toye scores twice to lead Montreal past Seattle 2-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Mason Toye scored two goals to lead Montreal to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. Toye tied it at 1 in the 18th minute and scored the go-ahead goal in the 62nd for Montreal (9-6-2).
Red Sox score three runs in 10th inning before hanging on for 6-5 win over Blue Jays

Red Sox score three runs in 10th inning before hanging on for 6-5 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Late-game dramatics. Post-season intensity. Even a dugout-clearing dust-up.
Saint John Sea Dogs win Memorial Cup with 6-3 victory over Hamilton Bulldogs

Saint John Sea Dogs win Memorial Cup with 6-3 victory over Hamilton Bulldogs

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The Saint John Sea Dogs turned a devastating playoff loss into a Memorial Cup championship, thanks to renewed focus, 40 days of sweat and a university coach who pushed all the right buttons.
Canadian teenager Jacen Russell-Rowe helps Columbus Crew past Toronto FC

Canadian teenager Jacen Russell-Rowe helps Columbus Crew past Toronto FC

TORONTO — Canadian teenager Jacen Russell-Rowe showed off his skill and sense of occasion Wednesday. The 19-year-old forward from nearby Brampton, Ont.

Sirois records four-save shutout as Valour FC downs Forge FC 1-0

HAMILTON — William Akio scored and a scrappy Valour FC topped Forge FC 1-0 in Canadian Premier League play on Wednesday. Akio put away the lone goal in the 61st minute on his team's only on-target shot of the night.
UFC star charged in shooting sues man over alleged molesting

UFC star charged in shooting sues man over alleged molesting

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion accused of trying to kill the man he claims molested his 4-year-old son, is suing the man and his family who own a day care where the alleged molestation occurred.
Blue Jays add three-time World Series champion Sergio Romo to bullpen

Blue Jays add three-time World Series champion Sergio Romo to bullpen

TORONTO — His activation not official until Wednesday, Blue Jays pitcher Sergio Romo watched from a stadium restaurant as his new team earned a walkoff victory over Boston a night earlier at Rogers Centre.
Tim Hortons, Esso withdraw for world juniors in another blow for Hockey Canada

Tim Hortons, Esso withdraw for world juniors in another blow for Hockey Canada

TORONTO — Tim Hortons and Imperial Oil have joined a growing list of corporations to pull sponsorship dollars in the wake of Hockey Canada's handling of an alleged sexual assault and out-of-court settlement.
Ronaldo lawyers seek $626K from woman's lawyer in Vegas case

Ronaldo lawyers seek $626K from woman's lawyer in Vegas case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is asking a U.S.