Category Archives: Sports
NHL: Players can decide what causes to support after Provorov opts out of Pride night
The NHL says players are free to decide which of their team's initiatives they support. The league's statement comes a day after Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov refused to participate in ...
Jan 18, 2023
Bridget Carleton, Lynx to play Chicago Sky in WNBA pre-season game in May in Toronto
TORONTO - The WNBA is coming to Toronto, for one game at least. The Minnesota Lynx, whose roster features Canadians Bridget Carleton and Natalie Achonwa, will play the Chicago Sky at Toronto's Scotiab...
Jan 18, 2023
Clearly hampered Nadal loses in 2nd round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A clearly hurting Rafael Nadal lost his second-round match at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday, abruptly ending his title defense and bi...
Jan 17, 2023
Auger-Aliassime digs deep for major comeback at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Two sets into his delayed second-round singles match on Monday night, social media was abuzz with tennis upset alerts. It appeared, after uninspired 6-3, 6-3 setbacks, that sixt...
Jan 17, 2023
Oilers win fourth straight by dumping Kraken 5-2
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth consecutive game with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Connor McDavid, Derek Ryan, Warren Foeg...
Jan 17, 2023
Holiday scores 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night. The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth ...
Jan 17, 2023
Nylander leads Leafs over Panthers in OT
TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:53 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Tuesday. Auston Matthews, Dryden Hunt and Alexander K...
Jan 17, 2023
Dadonov helps Canadiens shoot down Jets 4-1
MONTREAL - Trailing 1-0, the Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals to grab a 4-1 win over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Montreal (19-23-3) sealed back-to-back ...
Jan 17, 2023
US appeals court to weigh NCAA case over pay for athletes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court next month to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challe...
Jan 17, 2023
Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather picked up by Cubs off waivers
TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather is no longer with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever was claimed off outright waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Righty Jun...
Jan 17, 2023