Category Archives: Sports

Unbeaten New Zealand and India meet at scenic Dharamsala in Cricket World Cup on Sunday
Over the past week, the Indian city of Dharamsala received the season's first snowfall. As television cameras pan out behind the stadium, the Himalayan mountaintops are noticeable in their pristine wh...
Oct 21, 2023

Canada falls tow Sweden, will play for bronze medal at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada's first loss at the world mixed curling championship was a costly one. The Montreal-area rink, skipped by Felix Asselin fell 7-4 to Sweden in the tournament's semifin...
Oct 21, 2023

Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to Siniakova in Jiangxi Open semifinal
NANCHANG, China - Leylah Fernandez's eight-match win streak came to an end on Saturday as she fell 7-5, 6-4 to Katerina Siniakova in the semifinal of the Jiangxi Open. The meeting was a rematch of las...
Oct 21, 2023

Canadian women open WXV rugby tournament in New Zealand with 42-22 win over Wales
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Captain Sophie de Goede scored 17 points as Canada defeated Wales 42-22 in its opening game at the new WXV women's 15s rugby tournament Saturday. De Goede, named player of th...
Oct 20, 2023

Stampeders hammer Lions 41-16 to keep control of their destiny
VANCOUVER - The Calgary Stampeders earned a dominant 41-16 victory over the B.C. Lions Friday night at B.C. Place to hold control of their destiny for the post-season. The Stampeders (6-11) can clinch...
Oct 20, 2023

American sensation Ilia Malinin flawless on opening night of Skate America
American figure skater Ilia Malinin began his Grand Prix season in a familiar place. Right at the top of the standings at Skate America. The 18-year-old from Fairfax, Virginia, began the defense of hi...
Oct 20, 2023

Jack Hughes scores second goal of game in OT as Devils beat Islanders 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) - Jack Hughes got his second goal of the game at 2:19 of overtime and added two assists to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Dougie Hamilt...
Oct 20, 2023

Danforth has goal and an assist, Martin stops 36 shots as Blue Jackets beat Flames 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Justin Danforth had a goal an assist, backup goalie Spencer Martin stopped 36 shots to get his first win in nearly a year, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 3...
Oct 20, 2023

Former Canada captain Jamie Cudmore put in charge of Toronto Arrows academy
TORONTO - Former Canada captain Jamie Cudmore has been put in charge of the Toronto Arrows academy in the role of director and head coach. Cory Hector, who previously ran the academy, is moving to a f...
Oct 20, 2023

Forge FC's Bekker up for Canadian Premier League player of the year for a fourth time
Pacific FC's Manny Aparicio, Forge FC's Kyle Bekker, Halifax Wanderers FC's Lorenzo Callegari and Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp and Ali Musse are the five nominees for the Canadian Premier League's player o...
Oct 20, 2023