Category Archives: Sports

Voracek scores in 3rd to lift Flyers over Canucks 2-1
PHILADELPHIA - Jakub Voracek scored midway through the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers over the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 Monday night. Voracek one-timed Justin Braun's pass off the right pos...
Nov 25, 2019

Fractured finger puts Matt Thomas on the Raptors' lengthy injured list
TORONTO - Matt Thomas joined the Toronto Raptors' list of injured players on Monday. The rookie guard fractured his left middle finger during Saturday's 119-116 win at Atlanta. He'll be evaluated...
Nov 25, 2019

Fans cheer at Winnipeg airport as Grey Cup winners arrive home
WINNIPEG - After a Grey Cup drought that lasted almost three decades, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans packed the arrivals area of the city's major airport Monday to welcome home their Canadian Football Lea...
Nov 25, 2019

Argonauts grant release request for running back James Wilder Jr.
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have granted running back James Wilder Jr., his request for a release. Wilder spent three seasons with the CFL club, rushing for 2,027 yards and nine touchdowns over 44...
Nov 25, 2019

Sinagra leads Dinos to Vanier Cup championship in final U Sports game
QUEBEC - Fifth-year quarterback Adam Sinagra led the Calgary Dinos to a 27-13 win over the Montreal Carabins for the Vanier Cup on Saturday. Sinagra, a native of Chateauguay, Que., completed 22-of-28 ...
Nov 25, 2019

Keefe hits the ice with Leafs in Toronto for 1st time: 'He's really passionate'
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe finally got an opportunity to take a breath. In the whirlwind 96 hours since taking over for the fired Mike Babcock on Wednesday, the newly-minted head coach of ...
Nov 25, 2019

Tkachuk's shootout goal helps Flames top Flyers, end skid
PHILADELPHIA - The Calgary Flames used a fortunate bounce to pick up a sorely needed win. Matthew Tkachuk scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Satur...
Nov 25, 2019

Super Markstrom helps Canucks to shootout win over Capitals
WASHINGTON - Vancouver coach Travis Green stayed with Jacob Markstrom after a tough loss, and it paid off. Markstrom stopped 32 shots and then denied seven more during an extended shootout, helping th...
Nov 25, 2019

Schnur: Davis Cup Finals latest achievement in "golden era" of Canadian tennis
Brayden Schnur gladly lists Canada's appearance in the Davis Cup final as one of the highlights of his season. Not getting to play in a match during the week-long team tournament didn't blemish&n...
Nov 25, 2019

Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Brock Nelson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand had three goals and f...
Nov 25, 2019