Category Archives: Sports
NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday's deadline: 'A whirlwind'
Kevin Shattenkirk knew a deal was coming. Unable to come to terms with the St. Louis Blues on a new contract as the 2017 NHL trade deadline approached, the defenceman did his best to block out the noi...
Mar 07, 2024
Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine
When Dawson Marchant steps onto the turf at the University of Waterloo on Friday, it'll be just another workout. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University cornerback will join 75 other players at the...
Mar 07, 2024
Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race
EDMONTON - With their Pacific Division rivals beefing up before the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers did their best to keep pace. Despite being tight to the salary cap, Oilers general manager Ken Holland...
Mar 07, 2024
Oilers acquire defenceman Stecher from Coyotes ahead of trade deadline
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Troy Stecher from the Arizona Coyotes, the NHL club announced Thursday. The Oilers also get a seventh-round pick at this year's draft in the dea...
Mar 07, 2024
WNBA to hold pre-season game between Sparks and Storm in Edmonton on May 5
The WNBA is coming back to Canada for a pre-season game in Edmonton. The Los Angeles Sparks will face the Seattle Storm on May 5 at Rogers Place. It's the second year in a row a Canadian city has host...
Mar 07, 2024
Canada coach Bev Priestman takes positives from soggy CONCACAF W Gold Cup exit
Jessie Fleming did everything but score from the penalty spot in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal. Sadly the 25-year-old from London, Ont., was not the only one. American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher sto...
Mar 07, 2024
Manitoba's Reid Carruthers joins Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen in Brier playoffs
REGINA - Manitoba's Reid Carruthers has clinched a playoff spot at the Canadian men's curling championship. Carruthers, whose team is skipped by Brad Jacobs, scored five points in the second end again...
Mar 07, 2024
Canadiens acquire winger Perreault from Ducks in exchange for centre Mysak
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for centre Jan Mysak, the NHL club announced Thursday. Perreault, a Montreal, native, has sev...
Mar 07, 2024
Rangers rookie Matt Rempe throwing fists and enjoying ride: 'Can't script that'
Matt Rempe was walking down the street in New York last week. A car pulled up alongside the hulking Rangers rookie. Down rolled the windows. "What's going on?" he thought to himself. Then the chanting...
Mar 07, 2024
Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance. He earned a whole lot more. Forsling - the NHL's leader in plus-minus this season ...
Mar 07, 2024