Category Archives: Sports

Clearly hampered Nadal loses in 2nd round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A clearly hurting Rafael Nadal lost his second-round match at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday, abruptly ending his title defense and bi...
Jan 17, 2023

Auger-Aliassime digs deep for major comeback at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Two sets into his delayed second-round singles match on Monday night, social media was abuzz with tennis upset alerts. It appeared, after uninspired 6-3, 6-3 setbacks, that sixt...
Jan 17, 2023

Oilers win fourth straight by dumping Kraken 5-2
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth consecutive game with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Connor McDavid, Derek Ryan, Warren Foeg...
Jan 17, 2023

Holiday scores 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night. The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth ...
Jan 17, 2023

Nylander leads Leafs over Panthers in OT
TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:53 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Tuesday. Auston Matthews, Dryden Hunt and Alexander K...
Jan 17, 2023

Dadonov helps Canadiens shoot down Jets 4-1
MONTREAL - Trailing 1-0, the Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals to grab a 4-1 win over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Montreal (19-23-3) sealed back-to-back ...
Jan 17, 2023

US appeals court to weigh NCAA case over pay for athletes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court next month to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challe...
Jan 17, 2023

Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather picked up by Cubs off waivers
TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather is no longer with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever was claimed off outright waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Righty Jun...
Jan 17, 2023

Medals for North American Indigenous Games showcase Mi'kmaq culture
MILLBROOK, N.S. - Medals to be awarded at this summer's North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia will showcase Mi'kmaq art, including a traditional eight-pointed star. Organizers revealed the de...
Jan 17, 2023

Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmo...
Jan 17, 2023