Category Archives: Sports
Thunderbirds eliminate Warriors from NLL playoffs with 10-7 road win
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Warriors were ahead 7-1 at halftime and looked to have their National Lacrosse League single-elimination playoff game under control on Friday. But the eighth-seeded Halifax T...
Apr 24, 2026
Dach, linemates shine in Game 3 win after fielding harsh criticism
MONTREAL - What a difference 72 hours made for Kirby Dach. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens forward drew the ire of fans after an ill-timed icing and a defensive lapse in overtime led to J.J. Moser'...
Apr 24, 2026
Canadians Konga, Taylor look to hear their names called on final day of NFL draft
Canadians Rene Konga and Logan Taylor will have to wait a little longer to learn where their NFL futures lie. Neither Konga, of Ottawa, nor Taylor, of Lunenburg, N.S., were selected Friday night when ...
Apr 24, 2026
Globe and Mail, Canadian Press win big at National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards on Friday, while The Canadian Press won several awards including project of the year. The awards were handed out a...
Apr 24, 2026
Hutson scores in OT, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 to take 2-1 series lead
MONTREAL - Lane Hutson doesn't normally wind up for slap shots. Maybe he should more often. The shifty defenceman with awe-inspiring skill unleashed a blistering point shot 2:09 into overtime, lifting...
Apr 24, 2026
Scherzer gives up three homers as Blue Jays fall to Guardians in series opener
TORONTO - The Cleveland Guardians took advantage of an ineffective Max Scherzer on Friday night, scoring five runs in the first inning of an 8-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Da...
Apr 24, 2026
Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. (AP) - Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a 7-under 65 in alternate-shot play Friday to pull within a stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds a...
Apr 24, 2026
Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves field behind at Chevron Championship
HOUSTON (AP) - Nelly Korda is playing with so much control even her misses are right where she's aiming. She birdied her final two holes Friday with exquisite irons shots for another 7-under 65, givin...
Apr 24, 2026
Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins the NBA's Most Improved Player award
ATLANTA (AP) - Nickeil Alexander-Walker was voted the NBA's 2026 Most Improved Player on Friday, beating out finalists Deni Avdija and Jalen Duren to become the second Hawks player to win the award in...
Apr 24, 2026
Federal government gives $6.22 million over next two years to athletes' mental health
OTTAWA - The federal government will supply $6.22 million over the next two years for athletes' mental health. Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden made the announcement Friday in Ottawa. The money c...
Apr 24, 2026