Category Archives: Sports
Michael Jordan's 'Space Jam' returning to theatres
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny and friends are returning to the court, and theatres, to mark the 20th anniversary of “Space Jam.” The 1996 basketball-themed adventure, which comb...
Oct 19, 2016
Norway's Johaug gets provisional 2-month doping suspension
OSLO - Defending cross-country World Cup champion Therese Johaug was handed a two-month provisional suspension Wednesday pending a full investigation into her positive doping test. Johaug, one of Norw...
Oct 19, 2016
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB American League Championship Series Toronto 5 Cleveland 1 (Cleveland leads best-of-seven series 3-1) — National League Championship Series Los Angeles 6 Chicago 0 (Los ...
Oct 18, 2016
Henrik Sedin scores in overtime, Vancouver Canucks edge St. Louis Blues 2-1
Vancouver Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins knows his team’s current formula for success can’t be sustained. That doesn’t mean he isn’t enjoying the ride while it lasts. Hen...
Oct 18, 2016
Monahan has overtime winner for Flames as Calgary earns first win of season
CALGARY - There was a palpable sense of relief in the Calgary Flames’ locker-room after Sean Monahan’s overtime winner on Tuesday. Monahan’s second goal of the year 2:26 into overtim...
Oct 18, 2016
Talbot solid in Oilers 3-2 win the night before his wife gives birth to twins
EDMONTON - Cam Talbot had a big night in net for the Edmonton Oilers before an even bigger morning. After allowing six goals on 23 shots in a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, Ta...
Oct 18, 2016
Five things the Toronto Blue Jays need to do in Game 5 to stay alive in ALCS
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Tuesday to stay alive in the American League Championship Series. They’re facing another must-win situation in Game 5 on Wed...
Oct 18, 2016
Indians rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt ready for first post-season start
TORONTO - Cleveland left-hander Ryan Merritt has a simple formula for how he’ll handle the first post-season start of his career on Wednesday afternoon. “Just breathe,” he said with ...
Oct 18, 2016
Radulov scores, Montoya gets shutout as Canadiens defeat Penguins 4-0
MONTREAL - Before the Montreal Canadiens’ home opener, the Bell Centre crowd gave a huge ovation to ailing goaltender Carey Price. After the game, they did the same for his replacement, Al Monto...
Oct 18, 2016
Consistent effort helps Senators bounce back with 7-4 win over Coyotes
OTTAWA - Just four games into the season and the Ottawa Senators are already looking to improve on their consistency. Five Senators had a goal and an assist each as Ottawa defeated the Arizona Coyotes...
Oct 18, 2016