Category Archives: Sports

Kaori Sakamoto wins gold in Espoo to secure her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals
ESPOO, Finland (AP) - World champion Kaori Sakamoto secured her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals with her second series win of the season on Saturday at Grand Prix Espoo. Sakamoto landed se...
Nov 18, 2023

Jonathan Goldbloom named Hockey Canada board chair as new directors elected
MONTREAL - Hockey Canada has a new board of directors. Jonathan Goldbloom was appointed as chair by the board, taking over from Hugh L. Fraser. Gillian Apps, Amanda Fowler, Corey Hirsch, Kristi Miller...
Nov 18, 2023

Hataoka, Yang share lead at LPGA finale with $2 million on the line
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Nasa Hataoka had a strong start and Amy Yang had a hot finish, finishing with a share of the lead in the CME Group Tour Championship with 18 holes left and $2 million on the line. ...
Nov 18, 2023

Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pulls out 6-4 win over Oilers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Luke Glendening scored 39 seconds apart midway through the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturda...
Nov 18, 2023

Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil and move up to world rankings
VILLAJOYOSA, Spain - Captain Lucas Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The victory vaulted the Canadia...
Nov 18, 2023

Sun shines on Bombers and Alouettes ahead of 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton
Hamilton has been blessed with sunshine and mild weather in the buildup to Sunday's Grey Cup, save for Friday which came with clouds and coolish temperatures. And while the temperature has declined le...
Dave Barry Nov 18, 2023

Montreal Carabins dominate Western Mustangs to advance to Vanier Cup
MONTREAL - The Montreal Carabins punched their ticket to the Vanier Cup with a 29-3 win over the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl at CEPSUM sports centre on Saturday. Quarterback Jonathan Senecal st...
Nov 18, 2023

Jefferson says Bombers defence poised to set early tone in Grey Cup clash with Als
HAMILTON - Willie Jefferson believes that he and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defensive front can win the Grey Cup in the game's first quarter. It's all about getting in the head of Alouettes quarterbac...
Dave Barry Nov 18, 2023

Montreal Alouettes look to prove doubters wrong and hoist an eighth Grey Cup
HAMILTON - The Montreal Alouettes go into the 110th Grey Cup on a seven-game win streak, having dispatching league-leading Toronto in convincing fashion in the East final. So what will it take to topp...
Nov 18, 2023

Ottawa Senators score 2-1 shootout win over Minnesota Wild in Sweden
STOCKHOLM - Josh Norris scored the shootout winner Saturday to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in its final game in Sweden as part of the Global Series. Erik Brannstrom, ...
Nov 18, 2023