Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Argonauts re-sign veteran linebacker Adarius Pickett to CFL deal
TORONTO - It didn't take Adarius Pickett long to find his way back to the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran linebacker signed a one-year deal Friday with the team he enjoyed his best CFL season with in 2...
Jan 16, 2026
Giovanni Franzoni's win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics three weeks away. Giovanni Franzoni claimed his first World Cup victory on the famed L...
Jan 16, 2026
Sorokin enjoys 'outstanding' performance with NHL-leading fifth shutout vs. Oilers
EDMONTON - Ilya Sorokin and his posts proved to be more than up to the challenge on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Russian goalie recorded a 35-save shutout as his New York Islanders got past the Edm...
Jan 16, 2026
Thompson's hat trick powers Sabres past Canadiens 5-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tage Thompson scored three times, including the 200th of his career, and added two assists in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Josh Doan ...
Jan 15, 2026
Eichel scores in OT as Golden Knights rally to beat Maple Leafs 6-5
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jack Eichel scored at 2:44 of overtime, Mitch Marner had two assists against his former team and Adin Hill made 23 saves in his return as Vegas rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Lea...
Jan 15, 2026
Backlund and Sharangovich lead Flames to 3-1 road win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Thursday night. Devin Cooley made 22 saves and Matt Coronat...
Jan 15, 2026
Sorokin's 35-save shutout leads Islanders to 1-0 win over Oilers
EDMONTON - Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday. Anthony Duclair scored for the Islanders (26-16-5), who have won fou...
Jan 15, 2026
Scheifele has 4 points as Jets beat Wild 6-2 for 4th straight win
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Jonathan Toews scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Thursday night. Toews als...
Jan 15, 2026
Canada advances to women's U18 hockey worlds semis thanks to 12-0 win over Finland
SYDNEY - Adrianna Milani scored four goals to help lead Canada to the women's under-18 world hockey championship semifinals with a 12-0 drubbing of Finland on Thursday. Rachel Piggott, along with an a...
Jan 15, 2026
Reports: Star free agent Kyle Tucker opts to sign with Dodgers over Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing star free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. According to multiple reports, the four-time all-star and World Series champion has agreed to a four-year, US$...
Jan 15, 2026