Edmoton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after the NHL clears him following an investigation
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock on Tuesday, clearing the way for the polarizing taskmaster to coach his first NHL game in more than six years after the NHL cleared him following an investigation into his aborted 2023 stint in Columbus. Babcock is now in charge of trying to get Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl a Stanley Cup championship after two of the best hockey players in the league have fallen short over the past decade. D. J. Smith, who was most recently...
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- Edmoton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after the NHL clears him following an investigation
- The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
- Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didnt want
- A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
- What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
- PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investors
- Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
- Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
- Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
- Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
- Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says
- Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SECs 7th in a row
- World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
- Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
- MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out
- Kylian Mbapp scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
- Kylian Mbapp of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
- Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
- Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
- A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
- KPMG Womens PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in womens golf
- Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
- Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
- Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
- Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say
- $75 caviar-topped tots. A days pay worth of beer. Heres the World Cup menu and prices
- Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
- Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
- Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
- Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test
- PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum
- At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesnt have to be perfect to be a winner
- Shohei Ohtani has been brilliant on the mound this year, but hes still a long shot for the Cy Young
- French TV disavows female presenters barb at Belgiums Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth
- Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
- Egypts Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
- Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
- Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
- Have faith: Vozinhas mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay
- Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
- After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open
- Irans challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
- Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but cant take advantage at the US Open
- Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
- Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation
- North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahomas hot offense
- Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
- Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Fathers Day surprise
- For Niemann, its 71 solid holes, one thrown club and maybe a return trip for next years US Open
- Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
- Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record
- Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messis latest World Cup heroics
- Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
- In Taylor Swifts beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
- Buxton hits grand slam in Twins 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks
- More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run
- Phantastic performances: Phillies Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets
- A Whos That? list of dreamers joins Scheffler in 2nd at the US Open, needing to make up 6 shots
- Come inside Irans World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
- Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
- Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase
- Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals
- Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
- Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
- Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
- Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Opens future of golf pairing
- Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story
- Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open
- A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations
- Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders
- Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US
- US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
- Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners
- Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win
- Kate Douglass breaks the womens 50-meter freestyle world record in 23.59
- A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open
- Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
- DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
- Jing Yan shoots 66 at breezy Blythefield to take Meijer LPGA Classic lead
- North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners
- Dustin Johnson goes from 1 shot behind to scrambling to make the U.S. Open cut
- Iran says its being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isnt unique
- Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
- Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open
- Cape Verdes star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
- US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic
- Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad
- Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
- World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
- Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract
- World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
- Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry
- Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
- Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
- Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open
- Canadas Kon to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
- Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut
- Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain
- Jonathan Davids hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
- Keith Mitchell goes from lows to highs in record-setting turnaround at US Open
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
- Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia
- Yan Liu of China shoots 66 in chilly and windy conditions to take LPGA Tour lead
- Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam
- Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
- An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead
- Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russells US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington
- New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
- Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear
- MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
- College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
- Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the teams next World Cup match
- Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling
- Jacob Misiorowski wasnt content being MLBs hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best
- NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure
- Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
- Colombias Luis Daz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents kidnapping
- World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
- Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft
- FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
- Harry Kane ties Englands record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
- Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
- Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event
- Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
- Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup
- USGA and RA want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup
- World Cup hat tricks: Messis was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts
- Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL
- Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinhas mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
- Lionel Messi ties mens World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
- Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins
- WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season
- Maple Leafs hire former LA Kings coach Jim Hiller to replace Craig Berube
- FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup
- Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
- US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history
- Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up
- Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks first NYC parade
- Pereira fumes over illegal shots after Ganes interim UFC heavyweight title win
- Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
- Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
- Kylian Mbapp sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup
- Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1
- Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
- US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
- Scheffler is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open. Its not what motivates him
- France striker Kylian Mbapp scores 13th and 14th World Cup goals, moving into tie for 3rd all time
- Were American. We dont take s---. US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup
- Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
- John Tortorella not returning as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights
- Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meet
- US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is day to day
- Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
- MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show
- Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs
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