Category Archives: Sports

Bianca Boom: Canadian tennis star Andreescu moves the needle in a big way
A sports needle-mover in the truest sense, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has enjoyed a stunning rise on the WTA Tour. The country and the world have joined her for the ride. And...
Sep 27, 2019

Leafs' Nylander, Devils' Subban among NHLers looking for bounce-back season
Whether they're returning from injury, looking for a fresh start with a new team or simply seeking redemption, a number of NHL stars are out to prove their worth this season. Here's a look a...
Sep 27, 2019

Calgary Flames get Tkachuk back under contract with three-year deal
CALGARY - Grit and goals returned to the Calgary Flames in time for the regular season with the re-signing of Matthew Tkachuk. The Flames announced a three-year, US$21-million deal with the 21-year-ol...
Sep 27, 2019

Rookies key in Arizona Coyotes 4-2 pre-season win over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Some young talents stepped up for the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night, helping the team to a 4-2 pre-season win over the Vancouver Canucks. Rookies Lane Pederson and Barrett Hayton had...
Sep 26, 2019

Bombers starter Matt Nichols undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols' season is over. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday. Nichols suffered a shoulder injury in the club's 32-16 win over the B....
Sep 26, 2019

Woman's interview with cops released as new details emerge in Matthews case
TORONTO - The woman pressing a charge against Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews says she may not have done so if her description of events was taken more seriously by the NHL player's...
Sep 26, 2019

Connor McDavid satisfied with return to ice despite Oilers 4-2 loss to Coyotes
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's return to actual game play from a knee injury may not have been a triumphant one, but at least it was a return in the first place. McDavid was held off the scoreboard in a ...
Sep 26, 2019

Flames ground Jets 2-0 in pre-season on goals from Monahan, Bennett
CALGARY - David Rittich posted a shutout for the Calgary Flames in his first full outing of the pre-season. The heir apparent to be Calgary's starting goaltender in 2019-20 repelled 20 shots...
Sep 26, 2019

Jurco, Bear with two goals each as Oilers beat jets 5-3
WINNIPEG - Tomas Jurco scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers came back in the third period to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night in NHL exhibition play. Ethan Bear also scored two goals for Edmon...
Sep 26, 2019

Bundy solid through seven, Mancini notches career high as Orioles top Blue Jays
TORONTO - Charlie Montoyo had a tough task ahead of him Tuesday trying to plan out his bullpen after using up most of his pitchers in a 15-inning marathon the night before. Then scheduled starter Anth...
Sep 26, 2019