Category Archives: Sports
Montreal Canadiens draw online backlash for charging fans $195 to meet mascot Youppi!
Montreal Canadiens fans attending games at the Bell Centre can ensure they get a personalized visit at their seat from team mascot Youppi! - as long as they're willing to pay nearly $200 for the privi...
Dec 06, 2023
Bratt spoils Canucks' comeback as Devils win 'Hughes Bowl' 6-5
VANCOUVER - The New Jersey Devils won the battle of the Hughes brothers Tuesday night. Jesper Bratt scored his second goal of the night with 34 seconds left in the third period as the Devils defeated ...
Dec 05, 2023
Christine Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game
VANCOUVER - Captain Christine Sinclair helped Canada to a win in her international swansong Tuesday, wiping away pre-game tears to help set up the goal in a 1-0 victory over Australia. The 40-year-old...
Dec 05, 2023
NHL roundup: Eklund's OT goal, Hertl's hat trick lift Sharks over Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) - William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders...
Dec 05, 2023
Matt Boldy scores twice for Minnesota Wild in 5-2 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist for the Minnesota Wild in a 5-2 win Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist with Marcus Foligno and Joel Erik...
Dec 05, 2023
Soccer fans gather in Vancouver to celebrate Sinclair's final game for Canada
VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair is taking part in her final Canadian women's national team game on Tuesday, with fans from all over the globe flocking to see her play. Nicole Safranski is visiting with...
Dec 05, 2023
Tkachuk, Tarasenko help Senators rout Rangers 6-2
OTTAWA - Brady Tkachuk and Vladimir Tarasenko each scored twice to lead the Ottawa Senators to an impressive 6-2 NHL win over the league-leading New York Rangers Tuesday night. Anton Forsberg was stel...
Dec 05, 2023
Travellin' Man: Raptors rookie Gradey Dick learning on two teams at the same time
TORONTO - Gradey Dick might be the busiest player on the Toronto Raptors. The 20-year-old rookie forward is seeing regular playing minutes in his first season in the NBA, but also logging even more ti...
Dec 05, 2023
Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is...
Dec 05, 2023
Macklin Celebrini in the mix as Canada names roster for world junior selection camp
CALGARY - Macklin Celebrini is among 30 invitees for Canada's selection camp ahead of the world junior hockey championship announced Tuesday. Expected to be among the top picks at the 2024 NHL draft, ...
Dec 05, 2023