Category Archives: Sports

Bouchard blast helps Oilers snap skid, clip Kings 4-2
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Zach Hyman an...
Feb 26, 2024

Unbeaten Canada dunks Nicaragua 88-46 at FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - If you don't count the slow start, Team Canada made quick work out its second win in as many games at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers on Monday night. Led by power forward Jacks...
Feb 26, 2024

Stakusic bounces Melnikova in San Diego women's singles opener
SAN DIEGO - Marina Stakusic didn't let rain or a scheduling delay change her focus Monday night as she bounced Marina Melnikova of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 in the opening round of women's singles at the S...
Feb 26, 2024

Barnes records 4th triple-double as Raptors trip Pacers 130-122
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - All-Star Scottie Barnes logged his fourth triple-double of the season and RJ Barrett had 24 points on Monday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to their second win this season over ...
Feb 26, 2024

Lapierre scores twice as Capitals sink Senators 6-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hendrix Lapierre scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in a good, old-fashioned goalfest Monday night, inching closer to a playoff position. John Car...
Feb 26, 2024

Veteran quarterback Matt Shiltz prepared for new challenges with Calgary Stampeders
Different team, different city, same approach for Matt Shiltz. The 31-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal this month with Calgary. The Stampeders will be Shiltz's third team in just his sevent...
Feb 26, 2024

José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Jos DeLen, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones...
Feb 26, 2024

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced that Ni...
Feb 26, 2024

Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven's two-out home...
Feb 26, 2024

Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women's soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women's team. Wilkinson, a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, won 181 caps for Canada in a distinguished playing career that s...
Feb 26, 2024