Category Archives: Sports

Maple Leafs finally solve Joonas Korpisalo, even series with Blue Jackets 1-1
TORONTO - Auston Matthews scored late in the second period to finally solve Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their...
Aug 04, 2020

Saros sharp, Predators even series with 4-2 win over Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Nashville Predators stumbled in their post-season opener by falling into an early hole, putting themselves in a must-win situation for Game 2. Behind steady goaltending and a dedication...
Aug 04, 2020

Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers
TORONTO - Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary r...
Aug 04, 2020

Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO - If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player salaries, COVID-19 ...
Aug 04, 2020

NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored three goals M...
Aug 04, 2020

First-year Argos head coach Dinwiddie dealing with COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty
TORONTO - There was no doubt in Ryan Dinwiddie's mind this off-season that he was ready to become a CFL head coach. But nothing could've prepared him for the challenge of preparing for his f...
Aug 04, 2020

Ottawa Aces make scrum half Tom Gilmore their second player signing
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have made scrum half Tom Gilmore their second player signing. The 26-year-old played for Halifax most recently during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He has also spent tim...
Aug 04, 2020

Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of "The Great American Race" will be the first without spectators, who showed...
Aug 04, 2020

Judge sentences ex-MSU coach to jail in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. - A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university doctor Lar...
Aug 04, 2020

Golden Knights rally for 5-3 playoff win over Stars
EDMONTON - Will Carrier scored the tiebreaker with 5:12 left in the game, Robin Lehner had 24 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 in Western Conference round-robin play on Mon...
Aug 03, 2020