Category Archives: Sports
From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair
Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: -- The firs...
Dec 04, 2023
Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair
VANCOUVER - Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium:...
Dec 04, 2023
Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to...
Dec 04, 2023
Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it
VANCOUVER - Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. "It was a baby program. It was really nothi...
Dec 04, 2023
Chilliwack Chiefs extend winning streak to six with victory over Langley
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs are one of the hottest teams in the BCHL, posting their sixth consecutive victory Sunday night in Chilliwack, a 5 - 1 win over the Langley Rivermen.Mateo Mrsic, Brad...
Dec 04, 2023
NHL roundup: Panarin nets hat trick as Rangers hold on to beat Sharks 6-5
NEW YORK (AP) - Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and ...
Dec 03, 2023
Sinclair, Schmidt look to make the most of their final camp, game with Canada
VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong. "There might be eight left," the Canadian captain said. "I should have asked for more," said...
Dec 03, 2023
Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league ma...
Dec 03, 2023
Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thenault claims World Cup gold in aerials
RUKA, Finland - Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thenault captured season-opening World Cup gold in women's aerials on Sunday. The 23-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que., posted a winning score of 99.05 poi...
Dec 03, 2023
Canada's Grondin wins season-opening World Cup snowboard cross event
ROMANS-SUR-ISRE, France - Eliot Grondin won the season-opening men's World Cup snowboard cross on Sunday. The 22-year-old from Sainte-Marie, Que., edged reigning Olympic champion and runner-up Alessan...
Dec 03, 2023