Category Archives: Sports
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
Dylan Larkin, John Gibson lead Red Wings to 2-1 overtime victory vs. Senators
OTTAWA - Dylan Larkin scored in overtime but John Gibson was the real hero as the Detroit Red Wings edged the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday. Larkin beat Senators goalie Linus Ullmark on his backhand...
Feb 26, 2026
Four Canadian divers advance to finals at World Cup in Montreal
MONTREAL - Four Canadian divers earned berths in the finals of their events on Thursday at the Montral World Cup. Benjamin Tessier of Laval, Que., and Matt Cullen of Rosemere, Que., were in the first ...
Feb 26, 2026
Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Austin Smotherman's one previous PGA Tour appearance at the tournament now known as the Cognizant Classic was in 2022 and it was unmemorable: He shot 70 in the first ro...
Feb 26, 2026
Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk grabbed an American flag, skated down the ice and presented a game puck to 101-year-old U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Jim Sileno. That's how the Florida Panthers cap...
Feb 26, 2026
Canadian Paralympians enjoy parade, cheers before boarding flights to Italy for Games
MISSISSAUGA - Mark Ideson felt the weight and support of his country behind him. The three-time Paralympic medallist in curling was one of several Canadian athletes that were paraded through Toronto's...
Feb 26, 2026
Jays pitcher Gausman strikes out three in spring debut, but Jays fall 8-7 to Marlins
DUNEDIN - Kevin Gausman had three strikeouts in his first inning of work at spring training as the Toronto Blue Jays fell 8-7 to the visiting Miami Marlins on Thursday. The Blue Jays starter opened wi...
Feb 26, 2026
Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday. Cuba is set to play against P...
Feb 26, 2026
Canadian says NFL team that drafts him will reap benefits on and off the field
Akheem Mesidor feels any NFL team drafting him will get the total package. "On the field they're going to get a relentless player, somebody who has a deep bag in rushing the passer," Mesidor told repo...
Feb 26, 2026
Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk grabbed an American flag, skated down the ice and presented a game puck to 101-year-old U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Jim Sileno. That's how the Florida Panthers cap...
Feb 26, 2026