Category Archives: Sports
Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew
PITTSBURGH - Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Spezza says his younger brother Matthew has died of an accidental overdose. Jason Spezza, who is now an assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh...
Feb 05, 2024
Ingram scores 41 to pace Pelicans past struggling Raptors 138-100
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Brandon Ingram highlighted a 41-point outburst with a career-high eight 3-pointers - hitting six during a dazzling third quarter - and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the struggling...
Feb 05, 2024
NHL roundup: Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers rally to roll Avalanche 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night. Artemi Panarin also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 3...
Feb 05, 2024
Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers edge Avalanche 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night. Artemi Panarin also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 3...
Feb 05, 2024
NBA roundup: Mitchell, Cavs keep rolling in 136-110 win over Kings
CLEVELAND (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Max Strus added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers dunked the Sacramento Kings 136-110 on Monday night for their sixth straight NBA win and 14th in 15 g...
Feb 05, 2024
Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO - Former Toronto forward Pierre Engvall returned Monday to score a late game-winner and lift the New York Islanders past the Maple Leafs 3-2. Engvall's rebound from in close with 2:02 remainin...
Feb 05, 2024
Natalie Spooner, Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque named PWHL's three stars of the week
Toronto winger Natalie Spooner, New York centre Alex Carpenter and forward Abby Roque were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week Monday. Spooner earned first-star reco...
Feb 05, 2024
Designated player Victor Wanyama says he's 'happy again' at CF Montreal
Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club's designated player - whose resume includes 154 English Premier League appearances - is training with a smile on his face again after fal...
Feb 05, 2024
Silent streak: Edmonton Oilers eye NHL record in hushed pursuit of history
EDMONTON - The first rule of being on a winning streak is you don't talk about being on a winning streak. At least, that's the mantra inside the Edmonton Oilers dressing room. The Oilers can tie the N...
Feb 05, 2024
World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada
TORONTO - Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June 2018 when the FIFA Congress chose the so-called united bid of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. over Morocco. But Sunday's par...
Feb 05, 2024