Category Archives: Sports
Attendance concerns, performance woes among many issues on domestic curling scene
Curling Canada's new chief executive officer will have a long to-do list when they take on the job next year. Danny Lamoureux is serving as interim CEO after Katherine Henderson left to become preside...
Dec 23, 2023
Nino Niederreiter's three-point night paces Jets to 5-1 win over Bruins
WINNIPEG - Nino Niederreiter scored a pair of power-play goals and had an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Boston Bruins 5-1 in front of a season-high 14,405 fans at Canada Life Centre on F...
Dec 22, 2023
Juraj Slafkovsky scores as Montreal Canadiens rally past Chicago Blackhawks 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki and David Savard each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday night. Mitchell Stephens and Josh Ande...
Dec 22, 2023
Kane scores twice, again in shootout as Red Wings end skid with 7-6 win over Flyers
DETROIT (AP) - Patrick Kane had two goals during Detroit's five-goal first period and also scored during the shootout as the Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Phi...
Dec 22, 2023
Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod help Oilers rally for 4-3 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Edmonton's four-goal third period, helping the Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. Zach Hyman and Evan...
Dec 22, 2023
Jamal Murray helps defending champion Nuggets outlast Nets 122-117
NEW YORK (AP) - Jamal Murray scored 32 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held off the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Aa...
Dec 22, 2023
Philadelphia's Embiid plays through ankle injury to extend streak, 76ers beat Raptors 121-111
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid played through an ankle injury to push his 30-10 streak to 13 games, finishing with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 121-111 victory over the Toront...
Dec 22, 2023
Canada adds defenceman Jorian Donovan to world juniors pre-tournament camp
Hockey Canada has added defenceman Jorian Donovan to its pre-tournament camp for the world junior men's hockey championship. The move comes after defenceman Tanner Molendyk sustained an upper-body inj...
Dec 22, 2023
Calgary Stampeders sign DL Mike Rose to two-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Mike Rose to a two-year contract through the 2025 season. Rose has been voted a CFL all-star in each of the last three seasons. ...
Dec 22, 2023
B.C. government says stadium upgrades needed to bring in high-profile events
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C. Place for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as much needed and a way for the venue to hold more events in the future, but...
Dec 22, 2023