Category Archives: Sports

Toronto FC acquires Haiti international Derrick Etienne Jr in deal with Atlanta
Toronto FC added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money. Some US$175,00...
Apr 24, 2024

William Nylander could play in Game 3; Auston Matthews skips Leafs' morning skate
TORONTO - William Nylander appears to be nearing a return to the Maple Leafs' lineup. The star winger's status for Game 3 of Toronto's first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins is also up in t...
Apr 24, 2024

Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds with 10-4 win over China
STERSUND, Sweden - Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday. The...
Apr 24, 2024

Chilliwack Chiefs on the edge of elimination after 5 - 1 loss to Alberni Valley
PORT ALBERNI - The Chilliwack Chiefs are down to their last life in the second round of the BCHL playoffs heading into Wednesday's fourth game of the series in Port Alberni. For the third consecutive ...
Dave Barry Apr 24, 2024

Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
NEW YORK (AP) - Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received...
Apr 24, 2024

Marcel Hirscher is coming out of retirement. He plans to ski for the Netherlands, his mom's nation
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirement. And he's going to compete for the Netherlands - his mother's count...
Apr 24, 2024

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
After teasing their excited fans with Game 1 victories, both the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets were playoff losers at home last night. The Colorado Avalanche rolled the Jets 5-2, while the Nashv...
Apr 24, 2024

Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1
WINNIPEG - Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist as the Colorado Avalanche scored three unanswered second-period goals en route to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday that tied their first-r...
Apr 23, 2024

Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their...
Apr 23, 2024

Witt cashes in on Guerrero error as Royals edge Blue Jays 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen ...
Apr 23, 2024