Category Archives: Canadian Press
Montreal lightweight John Makdessi wins unanimous decision in drab UFC bout
NASHVILLE - Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi won a unanimous decision over Peruvian Jesus (El Mudo) Penudo on a UFC televised card Saturday. The fight was short on action with the taller ...
Mar 23, 2019
Giordano tallies three points, leads Flames to 3-1 win over Canucks
VANCOUVER - Mark Giordano’s “unbelievable” three-point performance on Saturday proves why he’s the captain of the Calgary Flames, says the team’s goalie. Giordano tallied...
Mar 23, 2019
Canada's Clarke, Carleton put on shows at NCAA Basketball Tournament
Canadians contributed in big ways for their teams in both men’s and women’s games at the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Vancouver’s Brandon Clarke had 36 points - including ...
Mar 23, 2019
Slammed: Clarke scores 36 in Gonzaga's 83-71 win over Baylor
SALT LAKE CITY - Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk ‘n Swat Festival: The Sweet 16. The Gonzaga forward from Vancouver had five monster dunks, five blocks, matched a career-high with 36 points...
Mar 23, 2019
Senators confirm they will hire new president of hockey operations
OTTAWA - General manager Pierre Dorion is going to get some help rebuilding the Ottawa Senators. The Senators confirmed with a statement on Saturday that the club is planning to hire a new president o...
Mar 23, 2019
Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens down Sabres 7-4
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens never took their foot off the gas pedal in an 11-goal thriller as the race to the playoffs intensifies. The Canadiens scored four goals in the second period and anoth...
Mar 23, 2019
Alexandar Georgiev great again as slumping Rangers edge Maple Leafs in overtime
TORONTO - After leaking 17 goals in their last three home games, the Toronto Maple Leafs tightened up on defence in their return to the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday after a three-game absence. But ano...
Mar 23, 2019
Connor with hat trick, Jets beat Predators to clinch playoff spot
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor’s new linemates were teasing the Winnipeg Jets forward about helping him score a third goal against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Then they made it a reality. Conno...
Mar 23, 2019
FAA to look at Boeing's fixes for 737 Max jets next week
NEW YORK - Boeing on Saturday confirmed the flight-control software fixes that it plans to make for its grounded 737 Max 8, the plane involved in two fatal accidents within five months. The company is...
Mar 23, 2019
A week on, vigil held for Christchurch victims in Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN - More than a week after the deadly shooting rampage at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, a vigil was held at the Charlottetown cenotaph in Prince Edward Island on Saturday to sh...
Mar 23, 2019