Category Archives: Sports
Playoff runs elusive for some NHL veterans
Playoff hockey deep into spring is a new experience for some NHL veterans. A long career in the league doesn't guarantee a lot of post-season games. Retired defenceman Jay Bouwmeester didn't get in an...
May 08, 2023
CFL unveils several rule changes for upcoming regular season
TORONTO - The football won't have to be handled in order for a single to be awarded on a kickoff starting this CFL season. The removal of that requirement was among the changes unanimously approved by...
May 08, 2023
Canucks' top pick Lekkerimaki aims to put adversity behind him to grow as a player
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' top draft pick from 2022 says he's looking to develop and put last season's illness and injury struggles behind him. Forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki signed an entry-lev...
May 08, 2023
Report: The Weeknd becomes latest celebrity attached to bid for NHL's Senators
OTTAWA - The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL's Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun. The recording artist from Toronto, whose birth name is A...
May 08, 2023
Figure skater Piper Gilles reveals she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer
Canadian figure skater Piper Gilles says she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer. Gilles made the announcement Sunday in a video on Instagram. The 31-year-old Gilles and skating partner Paul P...
May 08, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Floridian brooms are out in Sunrise. Non-playoff teams have all fingers crossed for tonight's draft lottery, and the Edmonton Oilers, coming off their most impressive win of the 2023 playoffs, are...
May 08, 2023
Kraken ride 2nd period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3
SEATTLE (AP) - Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 on ...
May 07, 2023
Panthers beat Maple Leafs in OT, take 3-0 series lead
SUNRISE, Fla. - Sam Reinhart scored at 3:02 of overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. The c...
May 07, 2023
Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov exits Game 3 against Panthers with injury
SUNRISE, Fla. - Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Game 3 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers early in Sunday's second period with an injury. Leafs defenceman Luk...
May 07, 2023
Thailand wins International Crown LPGA match play event
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Atthaya Thitikul birdied the 16th hole to cap a dominating week that carried Thailand to a victory over Australia on Sunday for the country's first International Crown team match ...
May 07, 2023