Category Archives: Sports
Toronto FC beats NYCFC 2-0 in Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal.
TORONTO - Jozy Altidore scored in the 84th minute to break a feisty stalemate and substitute Tosaint Ricketts added a stoppage-time goal to give Toronto FC a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Sunday in...
Oct 30, 2016
Nelson, Prince help Islanders beat Maple Leafs 5-1
NEW YORK - Travis Hamonic got New York off to a fast start, and then Brock Nelson and Shane Prince helped the Islanders pull away in the third period for a big win. Prince and Nelson each had a goal a...
Oct 30, 2016
Allison Flaxey upsets Rachel Homan to win Masters Grand Slam of Curling title
OKOTOKS, Alta. - Allison Flaxey wasn’t even certain to qualify for the quarter-finals at the Masters. Four hard-fought draws and 36 hours later and she’s the champion. Flaxe...
Oct 30, 2016
Kaillie Humphries, Justin Kripps win again at Canadian championships
CALGARY - Kaillie Humphries and Justin Kripps both swept the podium on Sunday at the Canadian Bobsleigh Championships by capturing the women’s and men’s four-man titles. Humphries, a two-t...
Oct 30, 2016
Koeman speaks of desire to see Rooney back at Everton
LIVERPOOL, England - Everton manager Ronald Koeman has spoken again of his desire to see Wayne Rooney back at Goodison Park. Koeman said Sunday that “Rooney is very welcome at Everton” and...
Oct 30, 2016
Kyle Okposo scores twice to lead Buffalo Sabres past Winnipeg Jets 3-1
Winnipeg struggled against a hot goalie and strong forecheck Sunday as Kyle Okposo’s two goals lifted the Buffalo Sabres past the Jets 3-1. The Jets outshot Buffalo 38-28 but only mana...
Oct 30, 2016
Matteo Mancosu scores as Impact take MLS semifinal opener 1-0 over Red Bulls
MONTREAL - For a team of veterans playing a second playoff game in three days, the Montreal Impact showed plenty of life. Matteo Mancosu got the only goal in the second half and the defence held ...
Oct 30, 2016
Stojko lends Patrick Chan some advice in his quest for another Olympic medal
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Imagine running a 1,500-metre cross-country race up and down hills, while leaping over barriers and carrying a sack of potatoes. That’s how Elvis Stojko describes the lo...
Oct 30, 2016
Alouettes end Stampeders' win streak; Calgary falls short of record
MONTREAL - At this point in the season the Montreal Alouettes aren’t playing for wins, they’re playing for their careers. Montreal stunned the league-best Stampeders 17-8 at Stade Percival...
Oct 30, 2016
Rejuvenated Hazard shines in another Chelsea win
MANCHESTER, England - Every goal and stand-out performance by Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in the Premier League makes his insipid form of last season even more of a mystery. The Belgium international t...
Oct 30, 2016