Category Archives: Sports

Matthew Knies scores short-handed goal as Maple Leafs edge Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL - Rookie Matthew Knies scored a short-handed game-winning goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in NHL pre-season action Friday night. Defenceman Mikko Kokkonen ...
Sep 29, 2023

Giroux impresses in leading Senators to 3-1 win over Jets
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux looks more than ready for the regular season as was evident in the Ottawa Senators 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. Roby Jrventie also scored, picking up his seco...
Sep 29, 2023

Thompson follows resurgent week at Solheim Cup with strong start in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) - Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. After going 3-1 in Spain in the United States' tie that left...
Sep 29, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps look for home relief as race for MLS post-season tightens
VANCOUVER - After a gruelling streak of seven games away from home, which ended with a disappointing draw with bottom-of-the-league Colorado, the Vancouver Whitecaps are relying on home comforts to he...
Sep 29, 2023

Europe strikes back in Ryder Cup and ties record for largest lead
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) - Europe swept the opening session of the Ryder Cup for the first time in its history, a beating so thorough that none of the foursomes matches reached the 18th hole. A...
Sep 29, 2023

Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL
Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL. Now she's finding a place for herself in hockey's top men's league - and it's behind the bench. The Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant is in a po...
Sep 29, 2023

Christina Black upsets third-seed Jennifer Jones at PointsBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - The PointsBet Invitational saw its first major upset in women's competition Friday with Christina Black defeating Jennifer Jones 9-6 in second-round action at the single-elimination c...
Sep 29, 2023

Als look to clinch playoff berth, while Redblacks' post-season hopes hang by a thread
OTTAWA - With just four games remaining this season, the Ottawa Redblacks know there is little room for error. The Redblacks (4-10) sit outside the CFL's playoff picture, but they're not eliminated. T...
Sep 29, 2023

Ticats linebacker Thurman looking forward to facing Stampeders
HAMILTON - Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night. Thurman leads Hamilton a...
Sep 29, 2023

Canada disagrees with inclusion of Russians, Belarusians in 2024 Paralympics
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee disagreed with the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in next summer's Paralympic ...
Sep 29, 2023