Category Archives: Sports
Sidney Crosby joins NHL's 1,000-point club
PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby is the newest member of the NHL’s 1,000-point club. The Pittsburgh Penguins star became the 86th player in league history to reach 1,000 career points when he assisted...
Feb 16, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,000 points
Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has reached 1,000 points for his NHL career. He hit the milestone with an assist on a Chris Kunitz goal midway through the first period on Thursday against the Winnipe...
Feb 16, 2017
Toronto FC fullback Ashtone Morgan undergoes second surgery on his foot
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States - Toronto FC defender Ashtone Morgan has undergone a second surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. The MLS club said the latest procedure took place Tuesday at D...
Feb 16, 2017
NHL suspends Ducks' Vermette for 10 games for abuse of an official.
NEW YORK - The NHL suspended Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette for 10 games without pay Thursday for abuse of an official. On Tuesday night in the third period against the Minnesota Wild, Vermett...
Feb 16, 2017
Like his Toronto FC captain, Steven Beitashour does not agree with travel ban
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States - Steven Beitashour is quick to tell you he is a soccer player, not a politician. But as a California-born Iran international, the Toronto FC fullback has a unique perspec...
Feb 16, 2017
Toronto FC fullback remembers those that helped him chart his unlikely course
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States - One of the top fullbacks in Major League Soccer, Toronto FC’s Steven Beitashour remembers all too well the people who helped him chart his unlikely course. And tho...
Feb 16, 2017
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran receiver Rory Kohlert to contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed free-agent Canadian receiver Rory Kohlert on Thursday. Kohlert, 29, of Regina, spent the last five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He started 71-of-85 reg...
Feb 16, 2017
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Sam Hurl, agree to terms with Dan LeFevour
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed Canadian linebacker Sam Hurl and agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback Dan LeFevour on Thursday. Hurl, a six-foot-one, 225-pound Calgary native, re...
Feb 16, 2017
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran NFL running back Cameron Marshall
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American running back Cameron Marshall on Thursday. The five-foot-11, 215-pound Marshall spent time last year in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Jack...
Feb 16, 2017
Stick it to 'em: Strome uses opponent's stick to score unusual goal in OHL game
It’s one thing to score with your own hockey stick. It’s quite another to put the puck in the net by using your opponent’s lumber. Dylan Strome’s second goal in the Erie Otters...
Feb 16, 2017