Category Archives: Sports
Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death
CHICAGO (AP) - Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago's morning skate ahead of Tuesday nig...
Dec 19, 2023
Patriots claim Canadian QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have claimed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The Jaguars paced Rourke on waiv...
Dec 19, 2023
'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops
MONTREAL - It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on sc...
Dec 19, 2023
Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up
MALM, Sweden - Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship. Seventeen-year-old Mackl...
Dec 19, 2023
No. 17 UConn to play TMU in a game NCAA will recognize as a regular-season contest
HARTFORD, Conn. - Don't call it an exhibition. No. 17 UConn is headed to Canada for a game Wednesday against Toronto Metropolitan University, which is not an NCAA team but a member of the Canadian org...
Dec 19, 2023
Canadian forward Brooks fined after ejection for arguing with official
NEW YORK - The NBA has fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks US$35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing officiating. Brooks was given two tech...
Dec 19, 2023
NBA Notebook: Canada's Brooks enjoys big second half in comeback win over former team
Dillon Brooks made some statements in his first game back in Memphis last Friday. The Mississauga, Ont., native scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half as the Houston Rockets overcame a double-d...
Dec 19, 2023
Seabrook continuing career transition with Canada at world juniors: 'I love hockey'
Brent Seabrook was trying to find something. A three-time Stanley Cup champion forced to prematurely end his playing career in 2021 due to a lingering hip injury, the former Chicago Blackhawks defence...
Dec 19, 2023
Ja Morant's suspension is over, allowing the All-Star to rejoin the Grizzlies on the court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's 25-game suspension stemming from his social media antics with handguns ended Tuesday, making him available to play against the Pelicans in New Orl...
Dec 19, 2023
Canadian Matt Campbell scores upset win at world darts championship in London
LONDON - Canadian Matt (The Ginja Ninja) Campbell upset 13th-seeded James (The Machine) Wade of England 3-2 in second-round play Tuesday at the 2.5-million-pound ($4.25 million) Paddy Power World Dart...
Dec 19, 2023