Category Archives: Sports

Oilers take relaxed approach facing elimination: 'There's no pressure on our end'
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman was up big in a playoff series last spring. Fans of both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens know what happened next. Duncan Keith, meanwhile, and his Chicago Blackhaw...
Jun 05, 2022

Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., withdraws from RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - Taylor Pendrith has withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., had hoped to make his return to play at the national men's golf championship this week. Pendrith...
Jun 05, 2022

Espinal's three-run ninth-inning blast not enough as Jays fall 8-6 to Twins
TORONTO - A Santiago Espinal three-run ninth-inning blast to go with earlier solo shots from George Springer, Alejandro Kirk and Matt Chapman fell short in the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-6 rubber-match loss...
Jun 05, 2022

Canada-Panama soccer game cancelled amid contract dispute: report
VANCOUVER - Sunday's friendly soccer game between Canada and Panama in Vancouver has been cancelled amid to ongoing contract disputes, according to a report. TSN reported the match had been called off...
Jun 05, 2022

Pavan, Humana-Paredes win gold at Beach Pro Tour volleyball event
JRMALA, Latvia - Canada's Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes won gold at a Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 volleyball competition Sunday with a 2-1 win over Barbara Seixas de Freitas and Carolina Solberg ...
Jun 05, 2022

Elks acquire Collins, Ivey from Argos in exchange for sixth-round pick in 2023
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have acquired defensive back Jalen Collins and linebacker Martez Ivey from the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft. Ivey made his CF...
Jun 05, 2022

Bruins' Bergeron wins Selke Trophy for record 5th time
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward for a record-breaking fifth time. The honor unveiled Sunday before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference ...
Jun 05, 2022

Wales beats Ukraine to end 64-year wait for World Cup return
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) - Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar on Sunday, ending war-torn Ukraine's bid for...
Jun 05, 2022

Ukraine misses out on World Cup after losing 1-0 to Wales
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) - Ukraine missed out on qualifying for the World Cup on Sunday after the war-disrupted team was beaten 1-0 by Wales in the European playoff final for the FIFA soccer showpiece. And...
Jun 05, 2022

Jarome Iginla's daughter Jade arrives on international hockey stage
Another "Iggy" has landed on the international hockey scene. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, is among the 23 women representing Canada at the world under-18 championship s...
Jun 05, 2022