Category Archives: Sports
Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The team announced the diagnosis on Friday. “Since the 2015 playoffs, I’ve ...
Nov 11, 2016
Turnover battle crucial as Lions host Blue Bombers in West Division semifinal
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions looked like they were cruising to victory. Up by 10 on the visiting Blue Bombers with under seven minutes to go in a game last month, all the Lions needed to ...
Nov 11, 2016
Toronto FC players make most of break ahead of MLS playoff showdown with Impact
Toronto FC faced some short-term pain for long-term gain Friday. Five days into a 16-day break before Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference final against Montreal, the Toronto players ran sprints on a ...
Nov 11, 2016
Blue Jays reportedly sign Cuban free agent infield prospect Gurriel
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed Cuban free-agent infield prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Multiple reports Friday said the team and Gurriel had agreed to a “multi-year deal.”...
Nov 11, 2016
Cavs bring mannequin challenge to White House, first lady
WASHINGTON - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have brought the mannequin challenge craze to first lady Michelle Obama and the White House. The team tweeted out a video Thursday of players free...
Nov 11, 2016
Canadian Blondin skates to bronze-medal finish in 3,000 metres at World Cup
HARBIN, China - Canadian speed skater Ivanie Blondin kicked off the season’s first World Cup stage with a bronze medal in the women’s 3,000 metres on Friday. The Ottawa native crossed...
Nov 11, 2016
Canada ends disappointing men's soccer year with 2-0 loss in South Korea
CHEONAN, Korea, Republic Of - As regional rivals battle for a spot at the 2018 World Cup, Canada’s men’s national soccer team faces another rebuilding process and the growing pains that go...
Nov 11, 2016
Elford solid as Ontario Blue blanks Saskatchewan at women's U18 championship
REGINA - Tristyn Elford made 24 saves as Ontario Blue shut out Saskatchewan 2-0 on Thursday in the second day of the preliminary round at the Canadian under-18 women’s hockey championship. Alici...
Nov 11, 2016
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL Winnipeg 3 Arizona 2 Dallas 4 Calgary 2 Montreal 4 Los Angeles 1 Detroit 3 Vancouver 1 Boston 5 Columbus 2 Anaheim 4 Carolina 2 Minnesota 4 Pittsburgh 2 ...
Nov 10, 2016
Dallas captain Jamie Benn ends scoring drought as Stars top Flames 4-2
CALGARY - Jamie Benn snapped out of an early-season slump in a big way on Thursday night. The Dallas Stars captain ended a nine-game scoring drought with two goals including the game-winner in a 4-2 w...
Nov 10, 2016