Category Archives: Sports
76ers win opening game with LeBron James, beat NBA champion Knicks 106-100
NEW YORK (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they'll be a contender for the New York Knicks' NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victor...
Oct 20, 2026
Matthews reaches 700 games, scores to help the Maple Leafs beat the Blue Jackets 6-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 o...
Oct 20, 2026
Celebrini scores twice, including OT winner, as Sharks rally to beat Canadiens 4-3
MONTREAL - Macklin Celebrini scored his second goal of the game at 2:13 in overtime as the San Jose Sharks erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Tuesday night. Celebrini fire...
Oct 20, 2026
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello to join Sport Australia Hall of Fame
TORONTO - Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello will be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. The WNBA team that just completed its first season in the league announced Tuesday that Brond...
Oct 20, 2026
Penguins forward Ben Kindel hospitalized in Utah after having medical emergency on team flight
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was being evaluated at a Salt Lake City hospital on Tuesday after having a medical emergency on the team's flight home from a four-game tri...
Oct 20, 2026
B.C. Lions to sit Rourke, start Salter vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
SURREY - The B.C. Lions will start Kaidon Salter at quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. Head coach Buck Pierce said he's giving regular starter Nat...
Oct 20, 2026
Raptors exercise options on Murray-Boyles and Walter through 2027-28
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have exercised team options on the contracts of forward Collin Murray-Boyles and guard Ja'Kobe Walter, keeping them signed through the 2027-28 NBA ...
Oct 20, 2026
Raptors try to ignore expectations ahead of promising 2026-27 season
TORONTO - Head coach Darko Rajakovic always bristles when asked about the expectations fans and media have for the Toronto Raptors this season. But even he can't ignore the buzz around his team ahead ...
Oct 20, 2026
Hall of Famer Steve Nash believes Toronto Raptors could be dangerous this season
Legendary Canadian basketball player Steve Nash is feeling bullish on the Toronto Raptors this season. The Hall of Famer from Victoria said that the addition of Kawhi Leonard, a two-time NBA Defensive...
Oct 20, 2026
Former Blue Jays player Rich Butler, wife, charged with fraud in Ontario
TORONTO - Former Toronto Blue Jays player Rich Butler and his wife are facing fraud charges in connection with a youth baseball training program, Durham Regional Police said Tuesday. Butler, 53, and M...
Oct 20, 2026