Category Archives: Sports
Leafs' Komarov thriving in super-pest role vs. Ovechkin, Caps
TORONTO - Leo Komarov missed on his first attempt to hammer Alex Ovechkin into the Air Canada Centre boards. He didn’t stop though. He shoved the Russian star three times, hooked him, held his s...
Apr 18, 2017
Pirates CF Starling Marte suspended 80 games for PEDs
NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The league said Tuesday t...
Apr 18, 2017
Vesalainen scores three goals as Finland downs Canada 6-3 at U18 hockey worlds
POPRAD, Slovakia - Kristian Vesalainen scored three goals as Finland defeated Canada 6-3 on Tuesday at the world under-18 men’s hockey championship. Canada (3-1-0) suffered its first loss of the...
Apr 18, 2017
North American bid for 2026 World Cup backed by Oceania
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The United States, Canada and Mexico bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup is supported by the 11-nation Oceania soccer confederation. Oceania says it also agrees the bid should ha...
Apr 18, 2017
Despite sore ankle, Raptors forward Ibaka gets Game 2 start against Bucks
TORONTO - Despite a sore ankle, power forward Serge Ibaka got the start for the Raptors against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ibaka sprained his ankle in Game 1 of the first-round playoff seri...
Apr 18, 2017
Fantasy sports companies fold as legislative battle resumes
BOSTON - The daily fantasy sports industry has sharply contracted since the online games offered by companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings sparked court and legislative battles across the United Sta...
Apr 18, 2017
Is it sledge hockey or para ice hockey? Depends on who you ask
TORONTO - Greg Westlake has been telling people since 2003 that he plays sledge hockey. Now he’s not sure what to say when people ask about his sport. Six months ago the International Paralympic...
Apr 18, 2017
Four Loco: NHL plays 4 OT playoff games in crazy night
In Toronto, Tyler Bozak’s tip-in put a charge into the Air Canada Centre. Ditto with Nashville when the Predators scored in OT for another win over Chicago. They had some extra fun in Boston and...
Apr 18, 2017
NHL 100: A look at some of the more iconic arenas in league history
From the Montreal Forum to the Boston Garden, National Hockey League games have been played in some iconic arenas over the years. Here’s a look at five of the more storied venues in league histo...
Apr 18, 2017
Maple Leafs' rookie trio just too much to handle for weary Capitals
TORONTO - Lineup options for Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock were limited before the regular season began. Babcock knew he wanted to play Tyler Bozak with James van Riemsdyk and Nazem Kadri wit...
Apr 18, 2017