Category Archives: Sports
NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored...
Dec 04, 2023
Ehlers, Brossoit shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 NHL victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Goalie Laurent Brossoit was brilliant in stoppi...
Dec 04, 2023
Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken
MONTREAL - Josh Anderson broke a 27-game goal drought dating back to last season with an empty-netter that sealed a 4-2 Montreal Canadiens win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. With Montreal up...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair
VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that elu...
Dec 04, 2023
Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent i...
Dec 04, 2023
Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...
Dec 04, 2023
A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 04, 2023
Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Ti...
Dec 04, 2023
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-agains...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
ST. LOUIS - Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegia...
Dec 04, 2023