Category Archives: Sports
Pacific FC defeats Halifax 1-0 at Westhills Stadium in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. - Professional soccer in Canada entered a new era this weekend with the opening games of the Canadian Premier League, a historic moment that wasn’t lost on the fans, coaches and p...
Apr 28, 2019
Abel, Imbeau-Dulac win bronze at FINA Diving World Series; Canada's third medal
MONTREAL - Jennifer Abel and Francois Imbeau-Dulac got Canada back on the podium in the final event of the Fina Diving World Series on Sunday. Montreal’s Abel and Imbeau-Dulac of Terrebonne, Que...
Apr 28, 2019
Hurricanes rally past Islanders to take 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK - Outplayed for much of the first two periods while losing players to injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes scored two quick goals early in the third period and held on for another big road victo...
Apr 28, 2019
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov named as Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby and Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the NHL’s Hart Trophy. McDav...
Apr 28, 2019
Smoak's RBI single lifts Blue Jays to extra-innings win over Athletics
TORONTO - The thrill of a walkoff win still hasn’t gotten old for Justin Smoak, even after a decade in Major League Baseball. Smoak drove in the winning run in the 11th inning as the Toronto Blu...
Apr 28, 2019
Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott likes what he sees in first game in Toronto
TORONTO - Brian McDermott liked what he saw in his first game in Toronto at the Wolfpack’s helm. The transatlantic rugby league team thumped the Swinton Lions 52-10 Sunday before a record Betfre...
Apr 28, 2019
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry compares Leonard's stunning night to 2009 Yao
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry remembers witnessing only one other performance that was as dominant as Kawhi Leonard’s was on Saturday night. It was 2009. The Raptors point guard was playing for Houston v...
Apr 28, 2019
Bottcher downs Koe in Champions Cup final for third straight Grand Slam victory
SASKATOON - Silvana Tirinzoni made some changes that paid off when it mattered most. The Swiss team of Tirinzoni, Alina Paetz, who throws fourth, second Esther Neuenschwander and lead Melanie Barbezat...
Apr 28, 2019
Irving, Horford lead Celtics past Bucks 112-90 in opener
MILWAUKEE - Al Horford stood his ground as Giannis Antetokounmpo charged his way. Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ MVP candidate, desperately wanted to provide a spark and cut into a second-h...
Apr 28, 2019
Technology helps Man City's push for Premier League title
BURNLEY, England - Cruelly denied by VAR in its agonizing Champions League exit, Manchester City relied on technology to keep its Premier League title charge on course on Sunday. City scraped past Bur...
Apr 28, 2019