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Private equity firm buys hockey rink board maker Athletica Sport Systems

Private equity firm buys hockey rink board maker Athletica Sport Systems

TORONTO — Private equity firm Reichmann Segal Capital Partners says it has acquired Athletica Sport Systems Inc., a maker of boards and other equipment used for hockey rinks. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was flying. The Edmonton Oilers were buzzing. An orange-and-blue Rogers Place bubbled with excitement following the home side's electric opening 20 minutes Monday.
Oilers' Henrique, Stars' Hintz make presence felt in Game 3 after return from injury

Oilers' Henrique, Stars' Hintz make presence felt in Game 3 after return from injury

EDMONTON — Oilers centre Adam Henrique joined the action Monday. Stars counterpart Roope Hintz did the same. Both had impacts on the scoresheet.
Unbeaten Knights beat winless Warriors 5-4 at Memorial Cup

Unbeaten Knights beat winless Warriors 5-4 at Memorial Cup

SAGINAW — Sam O'Reilly had a goal and assist, Denver Barkey and Easton Cowan each chipped in with two assists, and the London Knights defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-4 in Memorial Cup action on U.S. Memorial Day Monday.
Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires immediately

Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires immediately

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick White's tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
Canadian Terris Smith moves on with win at Olympic boxing qualifier in Bangkok

Canadian Terris Smith moves on with win at Olympic boxing qualifier in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Canadian boxer Terris Smith defeated Bulgaria's Aslahan Mehmedova 3-0 on points in their round-of-16 bout Monday to advance at a last-ditch Olympic qualifying tournament.
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself.
No surprises as Jesse Marsch announces first selection as Canadian men's soccer coach

No surprises as Jesse Marsch announces first selection as Canadian men's soccer coach

An upbeat Jesse Marsch revealed his first roster as Canada coach on Monday, serving up plenty of enthusiasm if not innovation.
George Springer homers as the Blue Jays beat the sliding White Sox 5-1

George Springer homers as the Blue Jays beat the sliding White Sox 5-1

CHICAGO (AP) — George Springer, Bo Bichette and Davis Schneider homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Monday. Chris Bassitt struck out seven in five scoreless innings as Toronto stopped a three-game slide.
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