Category Archives: Sports
PWHL releases neutral-site schedule with games ranging from Vancouver to Quebec City
The PWHL is taking women's pro hockey to places from Raleigh, North Carolina, to the Pacific Northwest in releasing its nine-date schedule of neutral site games on Monday. Billed as the "Takeover Tour...
Nov 18, 2024
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jake Paul's unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting. BetMGM said the figh...
Nov 18, 2024
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week on Monday. He had eight points (three goals, five assists) over three games last week. McDavid also reached ...
Nov 18, 2024
Oilers head coach expects Darnell Nurse out 5-10 days after Ryan Reaves hit
MONTREAL - Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says he expects defenceman Darnell Nurse to be out five to 10 days after a hit to the head from Toronto forward Ryan Reaves. Nurse was skating with...
Nov 18, 2024
Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump boasted during the campaign he would need about 15 minutes to get a deal done between the PGA Tour and the Saudi investors of LIV Golf. That started with four hours on the...
Nov 18, 2024
Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Canadian catcher Russell Martin, outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers ...
Nov 18, 2024
Rookie defensive lineman Holley had impact on Argonauts' Grey Cup win
VANCOUVER - Ralph Holley began the season as an unheralded rookie on the practice roster but finished it leaving his mark on a Grey Cup title. The six-foot-one 285-pound defensive tackle registered no...
Nov 18, 2024
Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out month-to-month after groin and hernia surgery
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs centre Calle Jarnkrok is out month-to-month following groin and sports hernia surgery, the team announced Monday. The 33-year-old Swede has yet to suit up this season aft...
Nov 18, 2024
Canadian men fall one place to No. 23 in World Rugby rankings after Romania loss
Canada has dropped one place to No. 23 in the World Rugby rankings after a 35-27 loss to Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The Canadian men were replaced at No. 22 by Hong Kong, which defeated visitin...
Nov 18, 2024
Study: More Canadian girls playing in organized sports, but still lagging behind boys
TORONTO - A new study shows that more Canadian girls are participating in organized sports, but they are still lagging behind boys. The Rally Report was commissioned by Canadian Women & Sport and ...
Nov 18, 2024