Victoire in 3-1 win over Charge in Game 1 of Walter Cup Finals

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) – Abby Roque scored her second goal of the game 2:29 into overtime as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in Game 1 of the Walter Cup Finals in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Thursday night.

Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 win over Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including the tiebreaking basket with 51 seconds left, Courtney Williams added 21 points and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 90-86 on Thursday night.

Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.

Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1

BOSTON (AP) – Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, a two-run shot that broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.

Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

CHICAGO (AP) – Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Chicago White Sox to their fifth straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.

World Cup final halftime show to feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

 

Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after 6-plus seasons

Australian striker Sam Kerr says she’s leaving Chelsea after six-plus seasons. Kerr, whose contract with the club is up at the end of this season, announced she is departing in a video she posted on social media, appearing with her 1-year-old son, Jagger.

Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico City, the most populous city in North America, is a vibrant, bustling metropolis that blends rich history with modern culture. Whether you are marveling at ancient ruins or enjoying contemporary art, there is a palpable energy in the air and it will be present during the World Cup this summer.