Category Archives: Sports

Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with Spanish midfielder Jon Erice after a year
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with former captain Jon Erice. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Vancouver last January from Spanish club Albacete Balompie. He had two assists in ...
Jan 15, 2020

Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach
The Vegas Golden Knights fired former NHL coach of the year Gerard Gallant on Wednesday amid a four-game losing streak and replaced him with Peter DeBoer. General manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the...
Jan 15, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack unveil new Super League uniforms ahead of pre-season opener
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack unveiled their new uniforms Wednesday ahead of their pre-season debut Sunday. The transatlantic rugby league team, which started play in England's third tier in 2017, vi...
Jan 15, 2020

AP Source: NHL All-Star game to feature women 3-on-3 event
The NHL is increasing its promotion of women's hockey by adding a three-on-three game between U.S. and Canadian national team members to its All-Star festivities later this month in St. Louis.. The wo...
Jan 15, 2020

Australian Open qualifiers battling extreme conditions because of wildfires
ADELAIDE, Australia - Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief Wednesday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their...
Jan 15, 2020

Leon Draisaitl's two goals lead Edmonton Oilers past Nashville Predators 4-2
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Josh Archibald also scored and ...
Jan 14, 2020

Hellebuyck sets Jets record with 18 career shutouts as Winnipeg blanks Canucks
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets ended a six-game losing streak at home with a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. It...
Jan 14, 2020

Toews lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 overtime win vs. Senators; Ottawa winless in eight
OTTAWA - Jonathan Toews scored in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night. A pair of goals by Dominik Kubalik, who now has seven in his last five games...
Jan 14, 2020

Huberdeau sets franchise points mark, Panthers over Leafs
SUNRISE, Fla. - Jonathan Huberdeau is looking ahead after becoming the career points leader for the Florida Panthers. Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, surpassing Olli Jokinen for the points lead wi...
Jan 14, 2020

Canadian men's volleyball team qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
VANCOUVER - The Canadian men's volleyball team were not going to let tickets to Tokyo slip through their fingers. The men used a 3-0 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday to clinch a spot at this summer's&nb...
Jan 14, 2020