Category Archives: Sports

Travelling to Seattle to see the Jays in the ALCS? Some things to know
There's more than 4,000 kilometres between the home ballparks of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners. However, that huge travel distance for the teams to do battle in the American League Ch...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Yesavage says family subject to abuse after helping Blue Jays beat Yankees
TORONTO - Trey Yesavage has called out baseball fans who have been subjecting his family and girlfriend to abuse during Major League Baseball's post-season. Yesavage opened a news conference on Sunday...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

NHL fines Canucks' Myers for slashing Oilers' McDavid
NEW YORK - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers has been fined US$2,500 for slashing against Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, the NHL Department of Safety announced Sunday. The incident occ...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Playoff-bound Alouettes looking to play 'best football' against CFL-worst Redblacks
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes are coming out of their third and final bye week of the CFL schedule with the coveted "x" beside their name. Montreal (8-7) secured a playoff spot following the Ottaw...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Blue Jays are the bird of choice for many this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner is looking a bit different for one Vancouver couple this year. The normally well-stocked table, with Turkey and all the fixings, will be replaced with a takeaway turkey sandwich wi...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Bandwagon fan's guide to baseball: most of what you need to know to enjoy post-season
The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nearly a decade, and the bandwagon is officially rolling. But those new to the sport might need a p...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Hot offence runs cold as Blue Jays fall to Mariners in ALCS opener
TORONTO - George Springer did his best to set the early tone for the American League Championship Series on Sunday. It would be the lone offensive spark on a disappointing night for the Toronto Blue J...
The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Persistence pays off for Philip as Oiler nets first NHL goal
EDMONTON - It has been a long road for Noah Philp to scoring his first NHL goal. The 27-year-old native of Canmore, Alta., had his dream come true Saturday as he scored the first goal of his NHL caree...
The Canadian Press Oct 11, 2025
NHL roundup: Mark Scheifele scores twice in Jets 3-2 win over the Kings
WINNIPEG, Man. (AP) - Mark Scheifele broke a tie with 8:13 left with his second goal of the game, Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday. Sche...
The Canadian Press Oct 11, 2025

Oilers net first win with 3-1 decision over resilient Canucks
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl's long backhand shot into an empty net put the game away as the Edmonton Oilers collected their first win of the season, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday. Noah...
The Canadian Press Oct 11, 2025