Sports

Goveia brings passion to for football to new role as Ticats GM

HAMILTON - Ted Goveia's passion for his childhood team was evident as the lifelong football man was sworn in as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new general manager on Friday. "When I was a kid, the minimum w...

Dec 06, 2024

All-star Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko returns to lineup as backup

VANCOUVER - All-star goalie Thatcher Demko will return to the Vancouver Canucks lineup Friday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Demko will backup Kevin Lankinen as Vancouver hosts the Columbus Blu...

Dec 06, 2024

Avalanche risk expected to rise in parts of B.C. this weekend

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is encouraging people to do their research on avalanche risk before heading into the backcountry, as forecasts show danger ratings are expected to increase i...

Dec 06, 2024

Canadian forward Nichelle Prince signs new contract with Kansas City Current

KANSAS CITY - Canadian international forward Nichelle Prince has signed a new two-year contract that keeps her at the NWSL's Kansas City Current through the 2026 season with a mutual option for 2027. ...

Dec 06, 2024

Canadian moguls star Kingsbury continues perfect start to season with win in Sweden

IDRE FJLL - Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury continued his perfect start to the World Cup moguls season with a gold medal Friday in Idre Fjll, Sweden. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champi...

Dec 06, 2024

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew...

Dec 06, 2024

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew...

Dec 06, 2024

Roughriders sign quarterback Trevor Harris to one-year contract extension

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed quarterback Trevor Harris to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Friday. Harris was a West Division All-Star last season. He complet...

Dec 06, 2024

Norris scores twice to lead Ottawa Senators to 2-1 win over Detroit Red Wings

OTTAWA - It was far from perfect but the Ottawa Senators will take points any way they can. Josh Norris scored his second goal of the game with 41.6 seconds remaining to give the Senators a 2-1 win ov...

Dec 06, 2024

Reinhart's late goal lifts Panthers past Flyers 7-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5 on Th...

Dec 06, 2024