Category Archives: Sports

After MVP season in South Korea, Ponce ready for big-league return with Blue Jays
TORONTO - When an attempt to find his pitching form in Japan wasn't bearing fruit after a brief stint in the major leagues, Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce tried emulating his brother-in-law's sportin...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Thatcher Demko stops 23 shots as Canucks blank Rangers 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Evander Kane and Liam Ohgren scored and Thatcher Demko made 23 saves as the league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night. Conor Garland added an em...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Flyers halt three-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL - Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored goals in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tu...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Matthews and Joshua score eight seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2
TORONTO - Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left to play as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Third-period goals by Oliver Ekman-Larsson a...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP-CP) - FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get US$60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,18...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP-CP) - FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get US$60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,18...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Draisaitl nets 1,000th point on power play against Penguins
PITTSBURGH - Leon Draisaitl became the first German player to reach 1,000 NHL points with an assist in the first period Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Edmonton Oilers centre and ca...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Oliveira back in Winnipeg after 'extremely seamless' negotiations with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Star CFL running back and pending free agent Brady Oliveira thought negotiations for his next contract would drag into the new year. Instead, he got an early Christmas present. The Winnipeg...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

Sceptres look to keep positive start going in neutral-site game against Victoire
While much of the focus has been how different the team looks this year, the main difference has been the Toronto Sceptres' start to the season. Toronto lost four of its first five games each of the p...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025

'An ankle-breaker': Canada's Zayne Parekh unfazed by spotlight as world juniors loom
NIAGARA FALLS - Zayne Parekh cut a slightly different figure. The Calgary Flames defenceman known for his positive, laid-back outlook seemed a little gloomy. Parekh was navigating his first full NHL s...
The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2025