Category Archives: Sports

Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...
Jan 03, 2023

Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula ...
Jan 03, 2023

Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...
Jan 03, 2023

Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks
TORONTO - Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. "Brandon arrived here as a bitte...
Jan 03, 2023

Vancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season. Struggling with consistency and faced with a daunting schedule, this month will likely show whether Vancouver has the a...
Jan 03, 2023

Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide In...
Jan 02, 2023

Mathurin, Hield lead Pacers past Raptors for 4th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory Monday ni...
Jan 02, 2023

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended
CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 02, 2023

Bedard sets 5 records, Canada beats Slovakia in OT to advance to world junior semis
HALIFAX - Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia...
Jan 02, 2023

DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
BOSTON (AP) - Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in t...
Jan 02, 2023