Category Archives: Sports
No time for Stanley Cup hangover as NHL off-season is already here
The Stanley Cup was still on the ice when Patric Hornqvist offered up a sobering thought surrounded by former teammates and other family revellers holding cans of beer during the celebration. The newl...
Jun 25, 2024
Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players
Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets typically in late June. Tears well...
Jun 25, 2024
Denmark advances to last 16 at European Championship after 0-0 draw with Serbia
MUNICH (AP) - Denmark advanced to the last 16 at the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday. The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in ...
Jun 25, 2024
Mitchell looks to defend title in Paris as part of Canada's Olympic cycling team
TORONTO - Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., will look to defend her Olympic sprint cycling title as part of Canada's cycling team at this summer's Paris Games. Mitchell, who won gold in the wom...
Jun 25, 2024
Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos’ offensive line named in CFL honour roll.
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line led the way Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Bethe...
Jun 25, 2024
England tops group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia also advances after 0-0 draw
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday. The result at Cologne Stadium also saw Slovenia reach the roun...
Jun 25, 2024
Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss
EDMONTON - The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all b...
Jun 25, 2024
Police report few arrests despite 33,000 at Oilers Stanley Cup Game7 watch party
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans didn't get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy rewards responsible and sportsmanlike play, an...
Jun 25, 2024
Appeal rejected, hazing abuse class-action lawsuit against QMJHL to go ahead
MONTREAL - The Quebec Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to the authorization of a class-action lawsuit that alleges hazing abuse in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. In a decision Tues...
Jun 25, 2024
Jays reinstate shortstop Bichette from injured list before game against Red Sox
BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and activated him before their game against the Red Sox in Boston. The Blue Jays had placed Bichette...
Jun 25, 2024