Category Archives: Sports
Huge majority of Proline bettors behind Toronto Raptors this season
TORONTO - The NBA regular season has begun and Proline bettors have plenty of optimism regarding the Toronto Raptors this year. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., over 95 per cent of m...
Oct 27, 2023
Canada's Kerri Einarson aims to reach top step of Pan Continental podium
Kerri Einarson has been a force on the Canadian women's curling scene in recent years with four straight national titles - and counting - on her resume. She's hoping to start matching those strong dom...
Oct 27, 2023
Ex-Canadiens, Oilers recall first Heritage Classic two decades on: 'It was so cold'
Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender headed into the 2003 Heritage Classic - the NHL's first regular-season outdoor game...
Oct 27, 2023
Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact
TORONTO - This year's edition of Touchdown Atlantic had an overall economic impact of $10 million, according to an independent study by Sport Tourism Canada. The study said the overall impact included...
Oct 27, 2023
Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - There are some serious complaints being aired by a handful of Miami women's basketball players. For example, finding good poutine in South Florida isn't easy. Ketchup-flavour...
Oct 27, 2023
Oilers look to reboot season in Heritage Classic showdown with archrival Flames
EDMONTON - No matter if Connor McDavid is on the ice or sitting in a warm suite, the Edmonton Oilers are viewing the Heritage Classic like a chance to hit the reset button on their season. The Oilers ...
Oct 27, 2023
Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential
TORONTO - While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began. Barnes had 17 po...
Oct 27, 2023
Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another - shrugging off aggravating an injury to his throwing shoulder - and the Buffalo Bills hung on to beat the Tampa Bay...
Oct 26, 2023
Jonathan Quick makes 32 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0
EDMONTON - Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his 59th career shutout as the New York Rangers continued to shine on their western road trip, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Thursday. Adam Fox and B...
Oct 26, 2023
Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0
CALGARY - Oskar Sundqvist had a goal and an assist and Joel Hofer made 26 saves for his first career shutout as the St. Louis Blues blanked the slumping Calgary Flames 3-0 on Thursday night. First-per...
Oct 26, 2023