Category Archives: Sports
Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series
KITCHENER, Ont. - Captain Hilary Knight scored the overtime winner as the United States women's national hockey team improved to 3-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win over Canada on Thursday. Knigh...
Dec 14, 2023
Boldy scores in regulation and shootout as Wild beat Flames 3-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night. Boldy and Marco Rossi scored in regulation for Mi...
Dec 14, 2023
Robert Thomas scores twice, Blues beat Senators 4-2 to end losing streak at 4 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas had two goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues won in interim coach Drew Bannister's NHL coaching debut, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night to end a ...
Dec 14, 2023
Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win
TORONTO - Kent Johnson capped a two-goal effort with the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets held off a late Toronto comeback to top the Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday. Patrik Laine, Justin Danf...
Dec 14, 2023
Bianca Andreescu says her back isn't ready for the Australian Open
MONTREAL - Bianca Andreescu won't play in next month's Australian Open because of a nagging back injury. The 2019 U.S. Open champion from Mississauga, Ont., has been dealing with a stress fracture in ...
Dec 14, 2023
Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby ...
Dec 14, 2023
Homan remains undefeated in curling's Masters with win over Hasselborg
SASKATOON - Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 7-5 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in Draw 10 action on Thursday. Homan had the hammer coming in...
Dec 14, 2023
Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke transfers to Indiana for last year of college
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke has transferred to Indiana University for his final year of college eligibility. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont., spent the past five years at Ohio U...
Dec 14, 2023
Baby it's cold outside, so let's play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in February at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field. "To be honest, the colder the better," he said cheerfu...
Dec 14, 2023
Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight
MONTREAL - Canadian athletes who hope to make their Olympic debuts in Paris 2024 are getting a taste of the spotlight they'll face when they compete on one of the world's biggest sporting stages. In a...
Dec 14, 2023