Category Archives: Sports

Despite loss to Chile, Canada advances to knockout round at FIFA U-17 World Cup
DOHA - Despite a 2-1 loss to Chile in the Group K finale Tuesday, Canada moved into the knockout round at the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time in nine trips to the tournament. The young Canadian...
The Canadian Press Nov 11, 2025

Canadian tech, Calgary prof helped get Avalanche's Landeskog back on the ice
CALGARY - In the spring of 2024, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog hobbled into the University of Calgary's Integrative Neuromuscular Sport Performance Lab to try and resume his NHL career....
The Canadian Press Nov 11, 2025

NHL roundup: Rangers defeat Predators 6-3 for first home win
NEW YORK (AP) - Mika Zibanejad scored to end a lengthy goal drought on home ice, Gabriel Perreault picked up his first NHL point and the New York Rangers used an offensive outburst to defeat the Nashv...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Oilers snap losing streak as McDavid ignites late rally to tip Blue Jackets 5-4 in OT
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers needed some kind of positive response after their humiliating 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. It certainly didn't look like they'd make amends for that b...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Roslovic caps Oilers' late comeback with OT winner against Blue Jackets
EDMONTON - Jack Roslovic scored on a backhand 56 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rebounded from Saturday's 9-1 embarrassing loss to the Colorado Avalanche to register a 5-4 come-from-behi...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Thornton, Chara, Keith lead class of 2025 into Hockey Hall of Fame
TORONTO - Joe Thornton always did things his way. Larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, the big forward with a radiating personality, elite vision, soft hands and a sparkling smile has b...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Canada's James MacDonald captures second world driving championship
CHRISTCHURCH - Canada's James MacDonald is a two-time world driving champion. MacDonald, a native of Prince Edward Island now living in Guelph, Ont., clinched his second title during the final leg of ...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Athletics' Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year, Braves' Baldwin wins NL honour
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz is the unanimous winner of the American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the winner of the National League honour. The 22-year-old Ku...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Okoronkwo nets three goals, Toronto slips past Montreal to advance to NSL Final
TORONTO - Esther Okoronkwo's goal of making it to the Northern Super League inaugural championship game has been achieved. The 28-year-old attacker scored three times in the first 26 minutes of Monday...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025

Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award, Braves C Drake Baldwin wins NL honor
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was accompanied by a good friend as he joined one exclusive club on Monday night. Kurtz was a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves c...
The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2025