Sports

Challenges wanted. Former NHLer, broadcaster, Nick Kypreos likes the climb

TORONTO - Asked for his take on the Maple Leafs' recent free-agent shopping spree, Nick Kypreos pauses. "If I knew they were signing 40-year-olds, I certainly would have tried a comeback a few years a...

Oct 19, 2020

Vancouver Canucks sign forwards Gaudette, Hawryluk to one-year contracts

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Adam Gaudette and Jayce Hawryluk to one-year contracts. Gaudette signed a one-way contract worth US$950,000. The 24-year-old had 33 points (12 go...

Oct 19, 2020

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

WASHINGTON - Six Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unseale...

Oct 19, 2020

MLS unveils programs to combat racism and fight for social justice

TORONTO - Major League Soccer unveiled a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. MLS says the programs come out of several ...

Oct 19, 2020

Ottawa Senators sign forward J.C. Beaudin to one-year, two-way contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward J.C. Beaudin to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $80,000 in the American Hockey League. Beaudin a 23-yea...

Oct 19, 2020

Toronto FC upset at decision not to award Supporters' Shield trophy this year

TORONTO - Inside Toronto FC's training centre, one wall of the two-storey entrance hall is covered with an array of team photos. Another has cubbyholes cut into it to showcase the team's trophies. Hoi...

Oct 19, 2020

Whistler, B.C., to host nordic world junior ski championship in 2023

WHISTLER, B.C. - The 2023 nordic world junior and under-23 ski championships will be held in Whistler, B.C.The event features cross-country skiing, ski jumping and nordic combined for the top skiers i...

Oct 19, 2020

L.A. Galaxy snap extended losing skid with 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps

LOS ANGELES - Coach Marc Dos Santos feels that an "incredible mistake" by the referee changed the game for his Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night. The L.A. Galaxy beat the 'Caps 1-0 thanks to a...

Oct 18, 2020

Pablo Piatti scores late to lift Toronto FC to 1-0 win over Atlanta United

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Pablo Piatti scored in the 89th minute to lift Toronto FC to a 1-0 win over Atlanta United on Sunday night, extending its undefeated MLS run to nine games.Substitute Richie Lary...

Oct 18, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps finalize transfer of Serbian centre back Ranko Veselinovic

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have made Serbian centre back Ranko Veselinovic a member of the club long term. In February, the 'Caps brought in the 21-year-old on loan from his hometown cl...

Oct 18, 2020