Category Archives: Sports

Korda wins Gainbridge LPGA, Canadian Henderson finishes tied for 16th
ORLANDO, Fla. - Jessica Korda opened the LPGA Tour season last month by winning the Tournament of Champions. On Sunday, it was Nelly's turn. Nelly Korda followed in big sister's footsteps with a three...
Feb 28, 2021

Morikawa wins Workday Championship, Canadian Hughes tied for 44th
BRADENTON, Fla. - PGA champion Collin Morikawa shook off an early mistake and played a steady hand on a Concession golf course known for calamity, closing with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in...
Feb 28, 2021

Blue Jays bring back left-hander Travis Bergen from Diamondbacks
TORONTO - Left-hander Travis Bergen is back with the Blue Jays. Toronto acquirred the 27-year-old pitcher from the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. Bergen started the 2...
Feb 28, 2021

Kay perfect as Blue Jays edge Yankees 6-4 in spring training
TAMPA, Fla. - The Blue Jays kicked off spring training action with a win Sunday, edging the New York Yankees 6-4. Rowdy Tellez got Toronto off to an early lead with a two-run double in the first innin...
Feb 28, 2021

Alberta's Walker into Hearts semifinal with 9-8 win over Manitoba's Jones
CALGARY - Alberta's Laura Walker advanced to the semifinal of the Canadian women's curling championship with a 9-8 win over Manitoba's Jennifer Jones in Sunday's tiebreaker game. Walker faces defendin...
Feb 28, 2021

Toronto Raptors game against Chicago postponed due to COVID-19 cases
NEW YORK - The Toronto Raptors' COVID-19 troubles have worsened. The NBA called off Toronto's game against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The l...
Feb 28, 2021

Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer
CALGARY - Rodeo fans love the thrill of a bronc exploding into the ring, cowboy temporarily aboard. How the horse feels about it hasn't been so clear. Newly published research out of the University of...
Feb 28, 2021

Stastny's overtime goal gives Winnipeg 2-1 win over Montreal
WINNIPEG - Paul Stastny's overtime goal clinched Winnipeg's 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, extending the Jets' winning streak to four games.Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg (13-6-1). ...
Feb 27, 2021

Canadian Aaliyah Edwards scores 24, leads no. 1 UConn over Butler
INDIANAPOLIS - Paige Bueckers made the key passes, Aaliyah Edwards handled the boards. The scoring, both stellar freshmen did their share and more for No. 1 Connecticut. Bueckers set a school record w...
Feb 27, 2021

No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0
EDMONTON - Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist, Jack Campbell made 30 saves for his third career shutout, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Saturday in the opener of a ...
Feb 27, 2021