Category Archives: Sports
Brayden Schenn lifts Blues to 6-5 shootout win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Brayden Schenn scored on the power play and again in the shootout to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Tuesday. Schenn put away the winner after Robert Thomas and ...
Jan 03, 2023
Senators show some zip in beating Blue Jackets 4-0
OTTAWA - Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday night. The 20-year-old centre now has eight points, including five goa...
Jan 03, 2023
Hamlin injury just another reminder of the risks football players take
TORONTO - For veteran CFL lineman Derek Dennis, Damar Hamlin's horrific injury is another sober reminder of the potential perils of professional football. Hamlin, a defensive back with the Buffalo Bil...
Jan 03, 2023
Hockey is life: Ukrainian players determined to preserve sport during war with Russia
EDMONTON - Some Ukrainian hockey players practising on the ice in Western Canada say hockey is life. The Ukrainian men's national team has been in the Prairies preparing for the 2023 Winter World Univ...
Jan 03, 2023
Bedard, Canada set for world junior semifinal against U.S.: 'The biggest rivalry'
HALIFAX - Brandt Clarke was a month short of his sixth birthday. The moment, however, remains etched in his memory. John Tavares scored a dramatic hat trick for Canada against the United States in a w...
Jan 03, 2023
Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon to a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old rejoined the Redblacks during the 2022 season after pursuing a...
Jan 03, 2023
Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around
TORONTO - A day after Precious Achiuwa returned from injury, he lamented a couple of alley-oops thrown to him from Scottie Barnes. Achiuwa had 11 points and three blocks in an energetic 12 minutes in ...
Jan 03, 2023
Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche gave Ontario bettors biggest returns in 2022
TORONTO - Nathan MacKinnon and the Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche gave Ontario sports bettors plenty of bang for their buck in 2022. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, MacKinnon and the Avs ...
Jan 03, 2023
Bills-Bengals won't resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged
The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals that their game suspended Monday night will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged. The NFL has made no decision regarding the...
Jan 03, 2023
Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches
CALGARY - Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary's receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season o...
Jan 03, 2023