Category Archives: Sports
UFV one of 8 teams vying for the U Sports national championship in Edmonton
A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Edmonton. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular-season ...
Mar 06, 2024
Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women's basketball champions
Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8. The Ravens enter the tournament as the ...
Mar 06, 2024
Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. San...
Mar 06, 2024
Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info
With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broad...
Mar 06, 2024
Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
BONN, Germany (AP) - Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The Int...
Mar 06, 2024
Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud
MADRID (AP) - Spanish state prosecutors have accused Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud, claiming he used shell companies to hide parts of his income during his first stint at the ...
Mar 06, 2024
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the Ne...
Mar 05, 2024
Nick Suzuki's OT winner leads Canadiens to a 4-3 win over Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored at 17 seconds of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Brendan Gallagher, David Savard and ...
Mar 05, 2024
Burakovsky scores late winner, Seattle Kraken edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3
WINNIPEG - Andre Burakovsky scored on the power play with 2:39 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Jets forward Mason Appleton ...
Mar 05, 2024
Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime
BOSTON (AP) - Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Draisai...
Mar 05, 2024