Category Archives: Sports
Penguins hire former Leafs executive Brandon Pridham to front office
PITTSBURGH - The Penguins added Brandon Pridham to their front office, reuniting him with Pittsburgh president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas. The Penguins announced Wednesday tha...
Jul 15, 2026
Canada defeats Iran, moves into women's sitting volleyball semifinals
HANGZHOU - Heidi Peters had a game-high 24 points Wednesday as Canada defeated Iran 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Sitting Volleyball Championships to advance to the semifinals. Julia Chis...
Jul 15, 2026
Montreal looks to move on from chaotic first half of season as archrival TFC visits
MONTREAL - After nearly a month off, CF Montral is returning to Major League Soccer action looking to move on from a chaotic first half of its campaign. First up is a showdown at Stade Saputo on Thurs...
Jul 15, 2026
Canadiens-Maple Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to play on opening night of NHL season
NEW YORK - The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Edmonton Oilers later hosting the V...
Jul 15, 2026
New Jersey Devils sign winger Anthony Mantha to a 2-year, $9.5 million contract
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils signed winger Anthony Mantha to a two-year, $9.5 million contract, the team announced Wednesday. He will count $4.75 million against the salary cap through 20...
Jul 15, 2026
Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, a stunning midsummer change by a franchise great leaving the job after seven seasons and zero playoff appe...
Jul 15, 2026
Short-handed Toronto Tempo trying to soldier on without Sykes, Rice and Fagbenle
TORONTO - Head coach Sandy Brondello nodded in sad agreement as Toronto Tempo guard Julie Allemand vented about their team's injury woes. Allemand led Toronto with 15 points and five rebounds as the T...
Jul 15, 2026
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game ab...
Jul 14, 2026
Kiki Iriafen's 25-point performance powers Mystics past short-handed Tempo 79-62
TORONTO - Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin each had a double-double to lead the Washington Mystics past the Toronto Tempo 79-62 on Tuesday. Iriafen had 25 points, 13 in the second half, and 14 rebounds...
Jul 14, 2026
Discussions for major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in early stages
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Discussions for major leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament remain in the early stages, with players used to top hotels wanting to be assured of acc...
Jul 14, 2026