Category Archives: Sports
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which...
Jan 06, 2026
Toronto Raptors waive depth centre Mo Bamba after two-game stint
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have waived centre Mo Bamba. The seven-footer appeared in two games after signing as a free agent Dec. 29. He could be re-signed on a 10-day contra...
Jan 06, 2026
Canada's Shapovalov, Fernandez open 2026 with straight-set losses in Brisbane
BRISBANE - After a 2025 season marked by a climb up the world rankings and two ATP titles, Canadian Denis Shapovalov opened 2026 with a loss Tuesday. The 23rd-ranked Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont....
Jan 06, 2026
Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International and says Battle of the Sexes helped
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first match since pla...
Jan 06, 2026
Czechs pick three NHL goalies plus forwards Necas and Pastrnak for Winter Olympics
PRAGUE (AP) - The Czech Republic included three NHL goaltenders in its squad for the Cortina Milan Winter Olympics on Tuesday. They were Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks, Karel Vejmelka of the Utah M...
Jan 06, 2026
Grubauer finding his groove as Kraken keep rolling
CALGARY - Philipp Grubauer's comeback season continued Monday with another masterful performance between the pipes. Seattle's 34-year-old goaltender made 41 saves to backstop the surging Kraken to a 5...
Jan 06, 2026
Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles making most of Jakob Poeltl's absence from lineup
TORONTO - Collin Murray-Boyles has developed a simple philosophy in his rookie NBA season: work hard. Murray-Boyles had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in an impactful performance for the ...
Jan 06, 2026
Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract
LONDON (AP) - Chelsea confirmed the hiring of new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year contract after he left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday. The Premier League club said Rosenior signed to 2032. Ro...
Jan 06, 2026
Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead Capitals over Ducks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Ryan Leonard h...
Jan 05, 2026
Surging Kraken score four times in third period to burn Flames 5-1
CALGARY - Shane Wright scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Philipp Grubauer made 41 saves to lead the streaking Seattle Kraken to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Jacob Melanson, Vi...
Jan 05, 2026