Category Archives: Sports
The Sharks acquire Jake Walman and a 2nd-round draft pick from the Red Wings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Jake Walman and a second-round pick from Detroit in exchange for future considerations. San Jose added the 53rd overall pick that was or...
Jun 25, 2024
Alex Meruelo backing out of ownership of Coyotes after land auction shelved, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - Alex Meruelo is walking away from ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, putting hockey's future in the desert further in doubt. Meruelo's son, Alex Jr., told Coyotes staff of the decision o...
Jun 25, 2024
Canadian teen Stakusic advances to second round of Wimbledon qualifying
Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon women's qualifying tournament with a 6-0, 6-1 win over France's Carole Monnet on Tuesday. Stakusic, 19, from Mississauga...
Jun 25, 2024
Toronto's Zach Edey eyes top 20 pick as Raptors continue rebuild in NBA draft
TORONTO - Toronto's Zach Edey is one of the most hotly anticipated NBA prospects to come out of Canada in several years. But if he ends up on his hometown Raptors or another team remains to be seen. T...
Jun 25, 2024
Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner
BERLIN (AP) - Marcel Sabitzer scored late for Austria to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship as group winner with a 3-2 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday. Austria topped Group...
Jun 25, 2024
Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Kylian Mbapp scored from the penalty spot on his return after breaking his nose before France conceded a spot kick by Robert Lewandowski in a 1-1 draw with Poland at the Europ...
Jun 25, 2024
Hockey Canada names Jon Cooper as Olympic, 4 Nations Face-Off coach
CALGARY - Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper will lead Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics, Hockey Canada announced Monday. It will be Cooper's first time as Cana...
Jun 25, 2024
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Dylan DeMelo to four-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.9 million. DeMelo, 31, ...
Jun 25, 2024
Canadian hurdler Malik Metivier eyes final shot at Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
The pressure is heavy, but the opportunity is massive for Malik Metivier. The Toronto hurdler will be competing at the Canadian track and field Olympic trials that run from Wednesday through Sunday in...
Jun 25, 2024
Charron, Santavy named to Canada's weightlifting team at Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Gold medallist Maude Charron, of Rimouski, Que., will lead Canada's two-person weightlifting team at the Paris Olympics. Charron, who won weightlifting gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021, will ...
Jun 25, 2024