Category Archives: Sports
Asian and Black skips look to carve a place in curling history at Brier
ST. JOHN'S - Two curlers believed to be the first Black and Asian skips in Brier history are set to break new ground at Canada's national men's curling championship. Cody Tanaka said it wasn't until h...
Feb 27, 2026
Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics
VARESE - Canada's para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic schedule Friday with a 4-0 win over Italy. Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, Ont., and James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ont., each had a goal...
Feb 27, 2026
McGregor, Wilkie surprised by flag-bearer honour ahead of Milan Cortina Paralympics
A bit of friendly deception helped surprise Natalie Wilkie and Tyler McGregor with news they will carry Canada's flag to open the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games next week. The two thought they ...
Feb 27, 2026
Félix Auger-Aliassime eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in Dubai semifinal
DUBAI - Flix Auger-Aliassime's run at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended Friday with a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to third seed Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the ATP 500 event. The top seed from Montr...
Feb 27, 2026
Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer steals the show against Canadiens
MONTREAL - All eyes were on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson as he was set to play against his former team, the New York Islanders. But Isles teen phenom Matthew Schaefer had stolen that spot...
Feb 27, 2026
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lead Oilers' 8-1 rout of struggling Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Connor McDavid secured his ninth 100-point season with a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers snapped their four-game skid with a...
Feb 26, 2026
Nazem Kadri scores 2 goals to lead the Flames to a 4-1 win over the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Nazem Kadri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night in the first game back from the Olympic break for both teams. Connor Zary bro...
Feb 26, 2026
Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playof...
Feb 26, 2026
Desbiens turns away 34 shots and the Victoire beat Sirens 4-1 in 1st PWHL game since Olympic break
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Lina Ljungblom notched her first two points of the season and Ann-Rene Desbiens saved 34 shots to lead the Montral Victoire over the New York Sirens 4-1 on Thursday night in the fi...
Feb 26, 2026
Jean-Gabriel Pageau helps Islanders complete overtime rally against Canadiens
MONTREAL - Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 1:46 into overtime as the New York Islanders rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday at Bell Centre. Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer score...
Feb 26, 2026