Category Archives: Sports

Thompson makes 30 stops in Capitals win over Devils
WASHINGTON (AP) - Logan Thompson made 30 saves, losing his shutout bid with just 43 seconds remaining, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night. Ryan Leonard scored m...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

Federal government announces safe sport funding
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving $5 million to Sport Integrity Canada to continue administering the Canadian Safe Sport Program in 2026-27. Sport Integrity Canada, formerly the Canadian Centr...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

Nikishin scores in overtime, Hurricanes down Maple Leafs 4-3
TORONTO - Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Friday. Eric Robinson, on a penalty shot, K'Andre Miller and Jordan Staal ...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026
Sungjae Im takes lead into the weekend on the firm and fast Copperhead course
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) - Sungjae Im held onto the lead on a breezy Friday afternoon in the Valspar Championship, rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky in firm and fast conditions on ...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

Rodger Brulotte, beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, dies at 79
MONTREAL - Rodger Brulotte, a beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, has died. He was 79. Known for his signature home-run call "Bonsoir, elle est partie!" - which translates to "Good evening, it's gone...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

Vancouver Canucks ink defenceman Victor Mancini to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Victor Mancini, signing the American defenceman to a two-year extension. The NHL club announced the deal Friday, saying it carries an average-annual va...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

'The most important thing is three points': White aims to keep Whitecaps atop MLS
VANCOUVER - It was a frustrating start to the season for Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White. The American attacker was getting plenty of prime chances, but they weren't going in. A goal against T...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026
Carabins upset top-seeded Thunderbirds in U Sports women's hockey quarterfinals
ELMIRA - The Montreal Carabins upset the top-seeded UBC Thunderbirds 4-3 in quarterfinal play Friday at the U Sports women's hockey championship. Jade Picard and Audrey-Anne Veillette scored in the sh...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026
UQTR blanks Moncton, UNB tops Queen's to reach U Sports men's hockey semifinals
HALIFAX - The UQTR Patriotes and UNB Reds are heading to the men's hockey semifinals at the U Sports 2026 University Cup. UQTR blanked the Moncton Aigles Bleus 4-0 on Friday in quarterfinal play. Will...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026

Canada's Einarson reaches semifinals at women's world curling championship
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson's curling team was playoff sharp in a 6-5 win over Japan to reach the women's world curling championship semifinals. Canada capped pool play Friday with a 10-2 record behind S...
The Canadian Press Mar 20, 2026