Category Archives: Sports
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Toronto Argos receiver Tori Gurley
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American receiver Tori Gurley on Thursday. The six-foot-four, 230-pound Gurley was released earlier this week by the Toronto Argonauts, along with fellow re...
Oct 06, 2016
Oilers' McDavid, 19, follows tough acts as young NHL captain
When Connor McDavid takes the ice in the Edmonton Oilers’ season opener Oct. 12, he’ll become the youngest captain in NHL history at 19 years, 273 days old. McDavid was captain of his juni...
Oct 06, 2016
Paralympics chief: Lot to be done before Russia readmitted
VATICAN CITY - Russian athletes still have a long way to go before they can be readmitted to the Paralympics, according to the head of the International Paralympic Committee. Russia was barred from th...
Oct 06, 2016
Kremlin backs investigation of televised children's fights
MOSCOW - The Kremlin has called for an investigation after state TV broadcast mixed martial arts fights between children as young as 8. Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of the Russian region of Ch...
Oct 06, 2016
New referendum attempt on Budapest 2024 bid gets initial OK
BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Budapest election committee has approved a journalist’s initiative to hold a city referendum on the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. The decision ...
Oct 06, 2016
Corey Hart calls Canada's Walk of Fame induction 'most meaningful career event'
TORONTO - Even with his collection of smash hits, millions in worldwide album sales and countless awards, Corey Hart says his induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame is the ultimate honour. “...
Oct 06, 2016
Nats Strasburg, Ramos among injured sidelined for NLDS, ALDS
WASHINGTON - Back in 2012, the Washington Nationals drew all sorts of attention - and criticism - for deciding to shut down Stephen Strasburg ahead of the playoffs to protect his surgically repaired r...
Oct 06, 2016
Griffin has 24 points to lead Clippers over Raptors in pre-season play
LOS ANGELES - Blake Griffin poured in a game-high 24 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-98 pre-season victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. DeAndre Jordan had 14 points and 10 r...
Oct 05, 2016
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games National League wild card San Francisco 3 New York 0 — NHL Pre-season Carolina 3 Buffalo 2 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 3 New Jersey 2 Detroit 5 Pittsburgh 2 Washington 4 St. Loui...
Oct 05, 2016
Rookie Tkachuk leads Flames in 2-1 shootout win over Coyotes
CALGARY - Eighteen-year-old Matthew Tkachuk continues to make a push to open the NHL season with the Calgary Flames. Selected sixth overall in the 2016 draft, Tkachuk scored in regulation and also had...
Oct 05, 2016