Category Archives: Sports
Wall hits double double, Wizards beat Raptors 119-82 in final pre-season game
WASHINGTON - John Wall had 15 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as the Washington Wizards cruised past the Toronto Raptors 119-82 on Friday in the final pre-season game for both teams. Wall hit 3 ...
Oct 21, 2016
Anthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performance
MIAMI - A woman performing the national anthem prior to an NBA preseason game in Miami did so while kneeling at midcourt. Denasia Lawrence opened her jacket just before she started to sing, revealing ...
Oct 21, 2016
Junio skates to best time at long track fall selection camp, Morrison 14th
Calgary’s Gilmore Junio skated to the best time in the world this season in the 500-metre while Marsha Hudey of White City, Sask., had a personal best in the same distance on Friday at the long ...
Oct 21, 2016
Great One says he's excited to see Jets rookie Laine play live at Heritage Classic
WINNIPEG - When Wayne Gretzky says he’s looking forward to seeing Jets rookie Patrik Laine play in person, you know the hockey world is pumped up about the potential of the Finnish forward. Gret...
Oct 21, 2016
Buying In: Commitment to defensive structure key to Canucks' early success
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks sat down after last season and crunched the numbers. Having missed the playoffs for the second time in three years, they knew something had to give when it came to th...
Oct 21, 2016
Whitecaps looking to knock rival Timbers out of playoff race in season finale
VANCOUVER - It’s a result that stills gnaws at the Vancouver Whitecaps. After finishing second in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference last season to secure the first home playoff date...
Oct 21, 2016
Wally Buono: 'Stupidity' hampering slumping Lions with Eskimos up next
VANCOUVER - Wally Buono’s explanation for the B.C. Lions’ recent failings is simple. “Stupidity,” said the club’s head coach and general manager. “The games that we...
Oct 21, 2016
Toronto FC head coach sends out note to keep his players on same page
TORONTO - When Toronto FC substitute Tsubasa Endoh entered the game at Montreal’s Saputo Stadium in the 83rd minute last weekend, he ran on the field clutching a note. The Japanese rookie ran st...
Oct 21, 2016
Wayne Gretzky takes to the ice again in a rare alumni game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Wayne Gretzky says he doesn’t lace up his skates much these days. The Great One will make a rare return to the ice Saturday to play alongside other former Edmonton Oilers greats again...
Oct 21, 2016
Impact look to end season with win over Revs, but also need Orlando to beat D.C.
MONTREAL - They will need help, but the Montreal Impact will be gunning for home field advantage in the playoffs when they face the New England Revolution in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. If the fifth...
Oct 21, 2016