Category Archives: Sports

Jason Day 'obsessed' with new swing, leads Wells Fargo
POTOMAC, Md. (AP) - Three years and 364 days since his last victory, Jason Day describes himself as "obsessed" with honing his new swing and improving his results, even if he never gets back to No. 1 ...
May 05, 2022

Interesting off-season and new quadrennial awaits after memorable curling campaign
A memorable curling season essentially comes to a close this weekend ahead of a new quadrennial that will see some interesting changes on the domestic scene. Most elite men's and women's teams will ha...
May 05, 2022

Committee tasked with promoting hockey in Quebec says game should be 'national' sport
MONTREAL - A committee established by the Quebec government to promote hockey in the province says the sport needs to be more affordable. The committee, headed by former Montreal Canadiens goalie Marc...
May 05, 2022

Ex-world champ Spencer says Boxing Canada boss should've been fired "a long time ago"
Three-time world boxing champion Mary Spencer is surprised that Daniel Trepanier still has his job. "He should have been fired a long time ago," Spencer said. "A long time ago." The eight-time nationa...
May 05, 2022

Matthews, Marner primed for tougher matchup as Leafs head south
TORONTO - Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have been flying for the Maple Leafs to open the playoffs. After some disappointing statistical showings in recent years, that's the good news. The bad news?...
May 05, 2022

Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA for making "unnecessary and excessive contact" that resulted in a fractured elbow for G...
May 05, 2022

Calgary turns to intimidating Flames winger Milan Lucic for traffic safety
CALGARY - Milan Lucic is fine with his broad shoulders employed as a public safety message. As the Flames kicked off their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Stars this week, traffic signs pop...
May 05, 2022

'He's no fun to go up against': Oilers' Yamamoto a popular linemate, pesky opponent
EDMONTON - He's far from the biggest player in the Oilers' lineup, but Kailer Yamamoto is making his presence felt in Edmonton's first-round series against the L.A. Kings. With physical play well beyo...
May 05, 2022

Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid quarterfinals with victory over Sinner
MADRID - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open tennis tournament following a lopsided 6-1, 6-2 win over Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday. Auger-Aliassime...
May 05, 2022

UNBC takes home Canada West SID Awards
WINNIPEG - The U-Sport conference released the winners for the Canada West Sports Information & Digital Awards Thursday. UNBC won two out of the four awards given out. The University of Northern B...
May 05, 2022