Category Archives: Sports

Silvertips' DuPont embraces pressure from Memorial Cup, recruiters
KELOWNA - Landon DuPont of the Everett Silvertips has a looming decision. It's no secret the most sought after prospect in hockey is being heavily pursued by the biggest schools and best programs the ...
May 30, 2026

Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night...
May 30, 2026

Soo Bin Joo thrives in the wind, builds 4-shot lead in ShopRite LPGA
GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) - Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to ...
May 30, 2026

Orioles score five runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays 6-5
BALTIMORE (AP) - Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The Orioles...
May 30, 2026

De Filippo's late goal lifts Rise to 3-2 NSL win over Roses
MONTREAL - Jessica De Filippo scored in the 86th minute to lift the visiting Vancouver Rise to a 3-2 Northern Super League victory over the Montreal Roses on Saturday. Montreal's Noemi Paquin had scor...
May 30, 2026

Eric Cole gets a shot at his 1st PGA Tour win after 63 in 3rd round at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Eric Cole put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory, starting fast and finishing with a season-best round for his first 54-hole lead. Cole birdied four ...
May 30, 2026

Mario Anderson Jr. among 19 players released by Saskatchewan Roughriders
TORONTO - Mario Anderson Jr. won't be helping the Saskatchewan Roughriders defend their Grey Cup title. The American running back was among 19 players released by Saskatchewan on Saturday as CFL teams...
May 30, 2026

Rice continues to shine for Toronto Tempo in rookie WNBA season
TORONTO - Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello continued to be impressed by rookie Kiki Rice, who scored 17 points in the Saturday's 93-72 win over the Seattle Storm at Coca-Cola Coliseum. "She's ...
May 30, 2026

'Goalkeeper union' strong as Crépeau, St. Clair vie to be Canada's No. 1 at World Cup
CHARLOTTE - When Dayne St. Clair closes his eyes, he can clearly picture Canada's first World Cup game on home soil. He can see red-clad fans packing the stadium in Toronto, hear the roar of the crowd...
May 30, 2026

Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances, Mboko ousted at French Open
PARIS - Canada's Flix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of men's singles at the French Open, while Victoria Mboko was eliminated in a third-round women's match Saturday. The fourth-seeded A...
May 30, 2026