By John Perrotto, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night. Belt entered the game hitting .172 in 19 games in his first season with the Blue Jays. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Connor McDavid scored twice, including a short-handed goal, for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-1 win Saturday over the Vegas Golden Knights to even their playoff series at a win apiece. McDavid also had an assist for a three-point night at T-Mobile Arena. His teammate Leon Draisaitl scored twice for his NHL-leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal have extended their winning streak to three games in Major League Soccer and four in all competitions, beating Orlando City SC 2-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday night. An own goal from Robin Jansson gave Montreal (4-0-6) the lead before a goal from Romell Quioto put the game to bed, handing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
TORONTO – Bobby Wood and DeJuan Jones scored as the high-flying New England Revolution extended their unbeaten MLS run to eight games with a 2-0 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. Toronto (2-3-6) had lost just once in its previous nine games (2-1-6) and was looking to build on a 1-0 victory last Saturday over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By John Perrotto, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night. José BerrÃos (3-3) gave up two runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Steve Reed, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Wyndham Clark has never won on the PGA Tour. He aims to change that Sunday. Clark shot an 8-under 63 at the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday, giving him a two-shot lead over Xander Schauffele going into the final round. The Denver, Colo., native is at 16-under 197 for the tournament. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length on Saturday, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. Mage had only one victory in three previous races before holding off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
HALIFAX – David Moravec had two goals and an assist, Mathis Rousseau delivered a 26-save shutout and the Halifax Mooseheads edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-0 on Saturday to move one win shy of a finals berth. Zachary L’Heureux, with one goal and two assists, Evan Boucher and Attilio Biasca also scored for Halifax. The Mooseheads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) – Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in the final on Saturday. Rodrygo was set up by fellow Brazil forward VinÃcius Júnior to give Madrid the lead just two minutes after kickoff at La ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs are back under pressure – and under the microscope. Having finally won a playoff series for the first time in 19 years when John Tavares banked in the Game 6 overtime clincher to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning and spark wild celebrations across a tortured fan base, Toronto now finds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday. Lekkerimäki recently completed his season with DjurgÃ¥rdens IF of HockeyAllsvenskan in Sweden, where he helped lead the team to a finals appearance. His 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) across 15 games tied him for fourth ... Read More »
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