Category Archives: Sports

Shapovalov to face Djokovic in Paris Masters final after Nadal withdraws
PARIS - Denis Shapovalov was gifted a spot in his first Masters 1000 final on Saturday when opponent Rafael Nadal withdrew with an abdominal injury before their semifinal match at the Paris ...
Nov 04, 2019

'We love you South Africa': Kolisi pride after World Cup win
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Siya Kolisi grabbed the Webb Ellis Cup, gave it a kiss and hoisted it high as fireworks exploded and his teammates - black and white - rejoiced behind him. A blowout victory in the R...
Nov 04, 2019

Leafs fan, 11, gets massive Twitter response to disappointing birthday
CORNER BROOK, N.L. - Some high-profile athletes are rallying around a young Toronto Maple Leafs fan after the boy's dad tweeted that the 11-year-old had a disappointing birthday. Leafs forwards M...
Nov 03, 2019

Hellebuyck's 51 saves lead Jets past Sharks 3-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The slumping San Jose Sharks outplayed the Winnipeg Jets everywhere but in goal. Connor Hellebuyck made 51 saves to hold off a furious San Jose attack and Nikolaj Ehlers scored the ...
Nov 03, 2019

Getzlaf's goal, Gibson's 39 saves put Ducks past Canucks 2-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Troy Terry circled his net with the puck and looked up at the two Vancouver Canucks between him and Ryan Getzlaf way down at the far blue line. "My instinct was to pass to him, but I...
Nov 03, 2019

Vrana gets 1st career hat trick, Caps beat Flames 4-2
WASHINGTON - Jakub Vrana got his first career hat trick and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 Sunday night. Lars Eller added a power-play goal, and Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson ea...
Nov 03, 2019

Adams Jr. helps Alouettes finish regular season with 42-32 win over Redblacks
OTTAWA - The smile on Khari Jones's face said it all. The Montreal Alouettes head coach had just watched his team earn a 42-32 win over the Ottawa Redblacks to wrap up the regular season with a winnin...
Nov 03, 2019

Stampeders look to control playoff destiny in battle against B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell knows that his Calgary Stampeders need to win "no matter what" this weekend. Heading into the final week of the CFL's regular season, the Stamps are still lock...
Nov 03, 2019

Flames forward Lucic suspended two games for roughing Blue Jackets Sherwood
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic has been suspended for two games without pay for roughing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood during a game Saturday. The league announced Lucic's...
Nov 03, 2019

Saunders puts retirement on hold for Olympic qualifying baseball tournament
Michael Saunders was convinced his playing days were over after he was released by the Colorado Rockies during spring training last March. The former Blue Jays all-star had come to terms wit...
Nov 03, 2019