Category Archives: Sports
Cubs' World Series title voted top AP sports story of 2016
CHICAGO - Everything changed for the Chicago Cubs on a rainy November night. A century-plus worth of heartache washed away by a wave of pure joy. There were hugs, cheers and tears - and bottles and bo...
Dec 25, 2016
Strome gets chance to shine for Canada after missing out on NHL opportunity
TORONTO - Dylan Strome didn’t plan to be here. Team Canada’s captain at the world junior hockey championship imagined he’d be playing for the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes right now. B...
Dec 25, 2016
Maple Leafs recall goalie Enroth; loan Froese, Gauthier and Bibeau to Marlies
TORONTO - Goaltender Jhonas Enroth was recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday from their American Hockey League affiliate. Also, forwards Byron Froese and Frederik Gauthier, as well as goalte...
Dec 24, 2016
Woods has wild week: white Santa goatee, golf with Trump
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods is having quite the week. First, he showed off a white goatee in a shirtless photo , saying it’s a Christmas tradition for his kids. Then, still sporting the ...
Dec 24, 2016
5 Things: Canada aiming for return at world junior glory on home ice
TORONTO - Canada is aiming to return to the top of junior hockey on Dec. 26 when it takes on Russia to begin preliminary round play at the world junior hockey championship. The Canadians lost to event...
Dec 24, 2016
Labanc scores 2nd goal in OT, lifts Sharks over Oilers 3-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Rookie forward Kevin Labanc sent the San Jose Sharks into their Christmas break in first place in the Pacific Division. Labanc scored his second goal of the night 3:24 into overtime...
Dec 23, 2016
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games NHL San Jose 3 Edmonton 2 (OT) Toronto 4 Arizona 1 Calgary 4 Vancouver 1 Columbus 2 Montreal 1 Minnesota 7 N.Y. Rangers 4 Pittsburgh 4 New Jersey 1 N.Y. Islanders 5 Buffalo 1 Wash...
Dec 23, 2016
Doan scores 400th; Maple Leafs, Matthews top Coyotes 4-1
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Auston Matthews arrived in the Phoenix area with considerable fanfare and left with an assist and victory. Matthews had an assist in his first NHL game in his hometown and upstaged h...
Dec 23, 2016
Lowry scores a season-high 36 to lead Toronto over Utah
SALT LAKE CITY - The only thing that could stop Kyle Lowry against Utah was a collision with Gordon Hayward that resulted in a cut above his lip. While Lowry was out getting a couple of stitches in th...
Dec 23, 2016
Mark Giordano leading Flames' offensive surge as Calgary tops Canucks 4-1
CALGARY - Mark Giordano’s recent offensive success has mirrored the team’s improved play after a rocky start to the season. The Calgary defenceman scored on the power play and added a shor...
Dec 23, 2016