Category Archives: Sports

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

Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back
TUCSON, Ariz. - Mike Weir went on a back-nine birdie binge to take control of the Cologuard Classic. Phil Mickelson waded into the mud for the second straight day and will have to dig out of a deep ho...
Feb 27, 2021

Canadian UFC fighter Alexis Davis looks impressive in first win in 19 months
LAS VEGAS - Canadian veteran Alexis Davis, fighting for the first time in 19 months, gave Sabina (Colombian Queen) Mazo a reality check en route to a unanimous decision win Saturday night on a UFC Fig...
Feb 27, 2021

Nelly Korda leads LPGA as Sorenstam falls to bottom of pack
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nelly Korda surged into the lead Saturday in the Gainbridge LPGA with a 4-under 68 that left her in position to make it consecutive wins for the Korda family to start the season. Annik...
Feb 27, 2021

Defending champion Kerri Einarson secures Hearts playoff berth
CALGARY - Defending champion Kerri Einarson secured a playoff berth at the Canadian women's curling championship Saturday with a 7-4 win over Quebec's Laurie St-Georges. Einarson (10-1) locked down on...
Feb 27, 2021

Calgary Flames beat Ottawa 6-3 to end Senators' three-game win streak
OTTAWA - The Calgary Flames used a balanced scoring attack in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon at Canadian Tire CentreJuuso Valimaki, Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Sean ...
Feb 27, 2021