Category Archives: Sports
'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena
CALGARY - It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building - to be nam...
Apr 14, 2025
Matheson's vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That's when vision turns into reality as the new Northern Super League kicks off with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between...
Apr 14, 2025
Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a ...
Apr 14, 2025
Oilers defenceman Ekholm to miss first-round playoff series against Kings
EDMONTON - Defenceman Mattias Ekholm will not be available for Edmonton's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday. Ekholm returned to action F...
Apr 14, 2025
Slugger Guerrero and Toronto Blue Jays celebrate long-term contract extension
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he's always going to remember this day. Friends, family, teammates and members of the team's front office joined him at Rogers Centre for...
Apr 14, 2025
Jet Greaves, Connor McDavid and Connor Hellebucyk named NHL’s Three Stars of the week
NEW YORK - Goaltenders Jet Greaves of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid were named the NHL's Three Stars on Monday. Greaves...
Apr 14, 2025
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Quinn Hutson to two-year entry level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year entry level contract Monday. Hutson, 23, has spent the last three seasons with Boston University, registering 114 points (56 go...
Apr 14, 2025
Top prospect Ivan Demidov to make Canadiens debut against Blackhawks
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov will make his highly anticipated NHL debut Monday when the Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Demidov skated on...
Apr 14, 2025
Winnipeg Jets aiming for more than the franchise’s first Presidents' Trophy
WINNIPEG - Dylan DeMelo wants to bring Canadian hockey fans more than a Presidents' Trophy. The Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy Sunday for most points in the NHL regula...
Apr 13, 2025
Winnipeg Jets capture franchise-first Presidents' Trophy despite 4-1 loss to Oilers
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets claimed the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy on Sunday even though they lost 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers. The Jets captured the crown for most points in the NHL regular...
Apr 13, 2025