Category Archives: Sports
Canada captain says World Cup team already having an impact back home
DOHA, Qatar - Finally at the World Cup, captain Atiba Hutchinson is getting to reap the rewards of after 19 years service in a Canadian shirt. And so is Canada. "I've already seen it sparking a lot of...
Nov 22, 2022
Leafs defence suffers another blow with Rielly placed on long-term injured reserve
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs' defence has taken another huge hit, with the team placing Morgan Rielly on long-term injured reserve with a knee injury. Rielly was injured on an awkward collision w...
Nov 22, 2022
Canada's return to the World Cup takes a little bit longer, with traffic blamed
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence took a little longer than expected Tuesday. Coach John Herdman and captain Atiba Hutchinson were 41 minutes late when they went i...
Nov 22, 2022
Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - Christian Eriksen is back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European Championship. Eriksen started in his customary playmak...
Nov 22, 2022
World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi's Argentina 2-1
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Messi's quest to win the one major title to elude him got off to a...
Nov 22, 2022
Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. Spea...
Nov 22, 2022
Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field. Hard-line ...
Nov 22, 2022
Karlsson reaches 30 points, Sharks beat Senators 5-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Erik Karlsson had two assists, becoming the first NHL defenseman to reach 30 points this season, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night. Tomas Her...
Nov 21, 2022
Pietrangelo posts three points, Golden Knights notch 5-4 comeback win over Canucks
VANCOUVER - Alex Pietrangelo scored and notched a pair of assists as the Vegas Golden Knights topped the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in an offensive firestorm Monday. William Carrier put away a pair of goal...
Nov 21, 2022
Islanders down Leafs 3-2 in OT; Marner extends point streak to 13 games
TORONTO - Anthony Beauvillier scored his first goal in 11 games at 1:56 of overtime as the New York Islanders came back from a goal down late in the third period to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 ...
Nov 21, 2022