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Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner named NHL rookie of the month

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner named NHL rookie of the month

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for March. The 24-year-old led the league with 10 wins in 12 games (10-1-1), while posting a .908 save percentage and a 2.83 goals against average.
Stampeders sign veteran defensive lineman Mike Moore

Stampeders sign veteran defensive lineman Mike Moore

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive lineman Mike Moore, the team announced Saturday. The length of the contract was not specified. Moore, 29, had 31 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble for the Montreal Alouettes last season.
Canadian women have little trouble dispatching the U.S. in Pacific Four Series opener

Canadian women have little trouble dispatching the U.S. in Pacific Four Series opener

MADRID — Fullback Sabrina Poulin scored two of Canada's eight tries in a 50-17 rugby romp over the U.S. in the opening match of the Pacific Four Series on Saturday.
Pop, Gasol, Hammon, Parker, Nowitzki, Wade heading to Hall

Pop, Gasol, Hammon, Parker, Nowitzki, Wade heading to Hall

Tony Parker and Pau Gasol played for him. Becky Hammon coached alongside him. Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade waged battles against him. He is Gregg Popovich. And he, finally, is a Hall of Famer.
American John Salter defeats Canadian Aaron Jeffery at Bellator 293, then retires

American John Salter defeats Canadian Aaron Jeffery at Bellator 293, then retires

TEMECULA, Calif. — American John Salter used his grappling skills to win a unanimous decision over Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery and then announced his retirement Friday night at Bellator 293.
Despite tough day at Hong Kong Sevens, Canada women's road to Olympics gets clearer

Despite tough day at Hong Kong Sevens, Canada women's road to Olympics gets clearer

HONG KONG — The Australian and the U.S. women's rugby sevens teams secured qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday by reaching the quarterfinals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Clark, Iowa end perfect South Carolina season in Final Four

Clark, Iowa end perfect South Carolina season in Final Four

DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark tossed the ball high in the air as the clock ticked down, gave a huge shout-out to her adoring fans and then took off on a gleeful gallop around the court.
Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko skips warm-up over Pride jersey

Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko skips warm-up over Pride jersey

Vancouver Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko is the latest NHL player to get embroiled in the league's Pride jersey controversy. The Russian winger skipped warm-ups ahead of the Canucks' annual Pride game against the Calgary Flames on Friday.
Toffoli scores twice, Flames complete comeback in 5-4 OT win against Canucks

Toffoli scores twice, Flames complete comeback in 5-4 OT win against Canucks

VANCOUVER — It was a comeback the Calgary Flames needed. After going down 2-0 to the Vancouver Canucks early in the second period Friday, the Flames rallied, forced overtime and collected a crucial 5-4 victory.
Party for first-timers: Clark, Iowa will play LSU for title

Party for first-timers: Clark, Iowa will play LSU for title

DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark gets the national stage for one more game this season. Same with the Texas homecoming for Alexis Morris. The standout guards have made it a party of first-timers for the women's NCAA championship game Sunday.
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