Category Archives: Sports
Cimber placed on 15-day IL by Blue Jays, Pearson called up from triple-A
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Adam Cimber was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The sidearmer was put on the IL with a rhomboid strain in his throwing arm. Hard-t...
Apr 24, 2023
Oilers' goaltending the buzz heading into Game 5 of series with Kings
LOS ANGELES - The Edmonton Oilers go home looking for their first lead in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings and surrounded by goaltending speculation. Edmonton's plucky comeback after an...
Apr 24, 2023
Athletes reiterate calls for national inquiry citing abuse, misconduct in sport
OTTAWA - Four former and current athletes reiterated calls for a national inquiry into sports culture in Canada at a parliamentary committee meeting on Monday. Soccer players Ciara McCormack and Andre...
Apr 24, 2023
Hockey Nova Scotia appoints Mike Field as new executive director
HALIFAX - Hockey Nova Scotia has a new executive director. Mike Field has been appointed to the position after serving as interim director since December, replacing Amy Walsh. A native of Truro, N.S.,...
Apr 24, 2023
Canada's Jones, Laing earn pair of wins at world mixed doubles curling championship
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of - Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing picked up a pair of wins on Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship in South Korea. The duo defeated Italy's Stef...
Apr 24, 2023
Canadian Premier League buys York United FC, looks for new ownership for CPL club
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League has bought back York United FC as a precursor to transferring the club to new ownership. The franchise has actually been purchased from the Baldassarra family by ...
Apr 24, 2023
Fans, "whiteout" tradition leaving impression as Jets look to even playoff series
WINNIPEG - Bruce Cassidy is in enemy territory these days, but the Vegas Golden Knights head coach is enjoying a special playoff atmosphere. When the Golden Knights hit the ice Saturday against the Wi...
Apr 24, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
Don't expect two 60-goal scorers to drop the gloves tonight when the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning clash in Game 4 at Amalie Arena - that was so yesterday. The Leafs, looking to...
Apr 24, 2023
Zach Hyman scored OT winner for Oilers in 5-4 win over Kings to even up series
LOS ANGELES - Zach Hyman scored the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings to even their first-round playoff series at two wins apiece. Hyman beat Los Angeles ...
Apr 23, 2023
Chilliwack Chiefs shut out Nanaimo, advance in BCHL playoffs
CHILLIWACK - There's no place like home ice. Chilliwack took care of business Sunday night at the Chilliwack Coliseum with scoring from five different players, while goaltender Lucas Szyszka turned aw...
Apr 23, 2023