Category Archives: Sports

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to be next NCAA president
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, the association announced Thursday, replacing Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the count...
Dec 15, 2022

Paralympic curler Ideson says club accessibility in Canada lacking
Entering a curling club isn't something Mark Ideson takes for granted. The three-time Paralympian in wheelchair curling says a single stair poses a formidable hurdle to pursue his sport. "That one sta...
Dec 15, 2022

Blue Jays agree to terms on one-year deal with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on a US$9-million, one-year contract. The 32-year-old played 63 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, hitting ....
Dec 15, 2022

UK media: Boris Becker released from jail, faces deportation
LONDON (AP) - British news agency Press Association reports that German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of his sentence and now faces deportation from ...
Dec 15, 2022

Kuzmenko, Martin lead Canucks to 4-3 shootout win over Flames
CALGARY - Andrei Kuzmenko scored the lone goal, Spencer Martin stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks made it six straight road wins on Wednesday night with a 4-3 v...
Dec 14, 2022

With one-point loss to Kings, Raptors lose three in a row for first time this season
TORONTO - De'Aaron Fox scored 27 points on Wednesday to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 124-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors, who lost three in a row for the first time this season. Fred VanVleet s...
Dec 14, 2022

Senators hold off Canadiens' late surge to earn 3-2 victory
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators survived a late push from the Montreal Canadiens to pick up their third straight win, 3-2 on Wednesday night. Shane Pinto, Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk each scored fo...
Dec 14, 2022

Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin becoming just the third NHL player with 800 goals has put him on the verge taking his next big step in hockey history. Ovechkin is just two goals from passing Gordie Ho...
Dec 14, 2022

Prince George Kodiaks hire new Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for 2023 season
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Kodiaks are pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Boreham to the position of Head Coach and Director of Football Operations.Boreham last coached in the BC Footb...
Dec 14, 2022

Shane Wright reconnecting with old friends ahead of world juniors
Shane Wright was excited to get another shot at the world juniors. Having two of his best friends in the fold was the added bonus. Drafted fourth overall by the Seattle Kraken at July's NHL draft, Wri...
Dec 14, 2022