Sports

Bobby Orr defends Don Cherry, rips Sportsnet for decision to fire commentator

Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins...

Nov 15, 2019

CFL stadium group submits revised plan to Halifax Regional Council

HALIFAX - The business group that wants to build a 24,000-seat stadium for a potential CFL franchise in Halifax has updated its proposal after the idea was nearly quashed by regional council last mont...

Nov 15, 2019

Spanish league loses court battle, won’t play match in US

MADRID - The Spanish league lost another battle against the Spanish soccer federation on Friday and won't be allowed to take a regular-season match to the United States, at least not for now. The game...

Nov 15, 2019

Hertl scores in 4th straight game, Sharks top Oilers 6-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose hit rock bottom early in its six-game homestand. The Sharks closed it out with two of their most impressive wins. Tomas Hertl scored and extended his point streak to four g...

Nov 14, 2019

Elias Pettersson scores twice, Canucks beat Preds to snap slump

VANCOUVER - With 12 family members and friends watching in the crowd, Elias Pettersson put on show to celebrate his 21st birthday. Pettersson scored a pair of goals in a wild third period as the Vanco...

Nov 14, 2019

Canadian women beat Cuba 110-53 to open Olympic pre-qualifying tournament

EDMONTON - A balanced offence has the Canadians off to a strong start at the 2019 FIBA women's Olympic pre-qualifying tournament. Kia Nurse had a game-high 28 points while Miranda Ayim added 14, ...

Nov 14, 2019

Tyler Seguin with goal and assist, surging Stars beat Canucks 4-2

VANCOUVER - Tyler Seguin scored a goal and added an assist as the Dallas Stars defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games. Justin Dowling, Alexander Radulov a...

Nov 14, 2019

McDavid, Draisaitl combine for 11 points in Oilers' win over Avalanche

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had three goals and three assists and Leon Draisaitl had five assists - career highs for points in a game for both players - as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 6-2 victory ...

Nov 14, 2019

Adam Werner shines in NHL debut, MacKinnon with four points as Avs beat Jets 4-0

WINNIPEG - Adam Werner says he had no time to really think about his hockey dream coming true. The Colorado goalie unexpectedly made his NHL debut Tuesday and stopped all 40 shots he faced as the...

Nov 14, 2019

Giants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce Bochy

SAN FRANCISCO - Gabe Kapler might need years to match the popularity of his predecessors with the San Francisco Giants. Farhan Zaidi believes he will get there eventually. Kapler has been hired as San...

Nov 14, 2019