Category Archives: Sports
Predators win 6-3, extend Canadiens' losing skid to six games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mattias Ekholm, Tommy Novak and Roman Josi each had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Cody Gla...
Jan 03, 2023
Gagner's late goal propels Jets to 3-2 win over Flames
WINNIPEG - Sam Gagner tipped in a point shot from Ville Heinola with 5:40 left in the third period to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Brenden Dillon and Jos...
Jan 03, 2023
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