Category Archives: Sports

After coaching around the world, Afshin Ghotbi ready for Vancouver FC's CPL debut
There isn't much Afshin Ghotbi hasn't done when it comes to coaching soccer. Now in charge of expansion Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League, the 59-year-old Iranian-American is working in his ...
Apr 14, 2023

Budding B.C. soccer rivals face off Saturday as Canadian Premier League season opens
Rob Friend will be proud but likely conflicted Saturday when expansion Vancouver FC takes the field for the first time in the Canadian Premier League to face Pacific FC at Starlight Stadium in Langfor...
Apr 14, 2023

Coyotes coach Tourigny to lead Team Canada at world hockey championship
CALGARY - Arizona Coyotes coach Andr Tourigny will be in charge of the Canadian coaching staff at the upcoming men's world hockey championship in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia, Hockey Canada annou...
Apr 14, 2023

Garland's hat trick gives Canucks 5-4 OT win over Coyotes
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Conor Garland capped his first career hat trick 1:19 into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-4 Thursday night in the season finale for both teams. Elias...
Apr 13, 2023

Oilers top Sharks 5-2 to end regular season on franchise-record ninth straight win
EDMONTON - Mattias Janmark scored a pair of goals, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers earned a franchise-record ninth straight win with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose S...
Apr 13, 2023

Avs beat Jets 4-2, remain in control of Central Division
DENVER (AP) - Evan Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal on a wrist shot early in the third period to help the Colorado Avalanche remain in control for the Central Division crown with a 4-2 win over the ...
Apr 13, 2023

Detroit Tigers avoid three-game sweep with 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Spencer Turnbull threw five strong innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing skid with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. It was the first home loss of the ...
Apr 13, 2023

Pastrnak seals Bruins' comeback in 5-4 win over Canadiens in regular-season finale
MONTREAL - David Pastrnak scored the winning goal with nine minutes remaining and the Boston Bruins ended their historic regular season with a 5-4 comeback win over rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursda...
Apr 13, 2023

Anderson makes 30 saves in Sabres 4-3 OT win over Senators
Casey Mittelstadt scored 1:18 into overtime, Craig Anderson stopped 30 shots in what could be his final career game, and the Buffalo Sabres closed their home schedule with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Se...
Apr 13, 2023

Acciari scores late winner, Maple Leafs beat Rangers 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal late in third period, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the season finale f...
Apr 13, 2023