Category Archives: Sports
Calgary Flames head into the off-season lamenting lack of finish
CALGARY - Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames' season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two po...
Apr 14, 2023
Toronto Arrows forced to play roster Whac-A-Mole as injuries keep popping up
TORONTO - Filling out the lineup sheet has been like a game of Whac-A-Mole this season for the Toronto Arrows as injuries keep popping up. Solve one problem and another quickly replaces it. The Arrows...
Apr 14, 2023
Canada confident, ready for challenge ahead in semifinals of women's hockey worlds
Despite some close calls, Canada's confidence hasn't wavered in its quest for a third straight world title. The hosts are entering the semifinals of the women's world hockey championship coming off tw...
Apr 14, 2023
Canadian men do well at draw for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Cuba, Guatemala and a qualifier for this summer's Gold Cup. It should be a safe landing spot for the 47th-ranked Canadian men given Guatemala is ranked No. 116 an...
Apr 14, 2023
Man United defender Lisandro Martinez out for season
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot, the Premier League club said Frida...
Apr 14, 2023
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne could make limited return for Toronto FC against Atlanta
TORONTO - Star winger Lorenzo Insigne could see a few minutes of action Saturday for the first time since exiting Toronto FC's season opener Feb. 25 with a groin injury. The 31-year-old Italian, the h...
Apr 14, 2023
Ottawa Senators disappointed to miss playoffs, but believe in team's future
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are missing the playoffs for a sixth straight year, but unlike years past there's a belief this will be the last time for the foreseeable future. There's good reason for t...
Apr 14, 2023
CF Montreal turn to trade market ahead of crucial homestand
MONTREAL - With CF Montreal off to their worst start ever in Major League Soccer, something needed to change ahead of a three-game homestand beginning Saturday against D.C. United. Still rebuilding fr...
Apr 14, 2023
After a drubbing in L.A, the Whitecaps look to return to their winning ways in Austin
VANCOUVER - The last time the Vancouver Whitecaps won on the road in Major League Soccer play was June 2022. Since that long-ago victory - a 2-0 decision over Dallas FC at Toyota Stadium - the 'Caps h...
Apr 14, 2023
Dallas Eakins won't return to Anaheim Ducks after 4 seasons
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Head coach Dallas Eakins will not return to the Anaheim Ducks after four consecutive losing seasons, the team announced Friday. One day after Anaheim finished in last place in th...
Apr 14, 2023