Category Archives: Sports

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal li...
Sep 13, 2024

Whitehead becomes 1st CHL player to verbally commit to playing NCAA hockey
Braxton Whitehead said Friday he has verbally committed to Arizona State, making him the first member of a Canadian Hockey League team to attempt to play the sport at the Division I U.S. college level...
Sep 13, 2024

'It's not an easy game': Vancouver Whitecaps cautious of lowly San Jose Earthquakes
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't taking anything for granted as they prepare for their next matchup. Sure, the 'Caps (12-8-6) come in undefeated in their last three games across all competit...
Sep 13, 2024

David Lipsky shoots 65 to take 1st-round lead at Silverado in FedEx Cup Fall opener
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - David Lipsky shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Silverado Country Club to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Procore Championship. Winless in 104 events since joinin...
Sep 12, 2024

Canada's Marina Stakusic advances to quarterfinals at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA - Canada's Marina Stakusic is moving on to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara Open. The Mississauga, Ont., native defeated the tournament top seed, Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia, 6-3, 5-7, ...
Sep 12, 2024

Alouettes receiver Philpot announces he'll be out for the rest of season
MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season. The Delta, B.C., native posted the news on his Instagram page Thursday. "To Be Co...
Sep 12, 2024

Ceiling high for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ahmed: Canada coach
VANCOUVER - Jesse Marsch issued Canada's men's soccer squad a challenge - get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer's Copa America tournament, making it through to...
Sep 12, 2024

Call her coach: Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa ready for next step
Becoming a coach has always been in the cards for Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for the Michigan Wolverines NCAA...
Sep 12, 2024

Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins, option him to triple-A Buffalo
Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yer...
Sep 12, 2024

Canadiens' Hutson, Mailloux, Reinbacher battle for NHL roster spots at rookie camp
BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players. But blue-line prospects Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher are...
Sep 12, 2024