Category Archives: Sports
Canadian defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd selected by Jets in NFL draft
Nathan Shepherd is off to the Big Apple. The New York Jets selected the Fort Hays State University defensive tackle in the third round, No. 72 overall, in the NFL draft Friday night. It marks the eigh...
Apr 27, 2018

Pacers even series, force Game 7 by blowing out Cavs 121-87
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers will force LeBron James to go the distance to remain unbeaten in first-round series. Behind Victor Oladipo’s 28 points and first career post-season triple-doubl...
Apr 27, 2018

Hellebuyck has 47 saves as Jets top Predators 4-1 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series
NASHVILLE - It wasn’t their best, but thanks to Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets took the early series lead. Hellebuyck made 47 saves to lead the Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Pre...
Apr 27, 2018

Guzman hits tie-breaking RBI single as Rangers down Blue Jays 6-4
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman was ready to put Friday night’s game behind him as soon as it was over. He could say the same for much of the first month of his season. The Blue Jays right-hander strug...
Apr 27, 2018
Canadian defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd selected by Jets in NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas - Defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd is a New York Jet. The six-foot-five, 315-pound native of Ajax, Ont., was taken in the third round, No. 72 overall in the NFL draft Friday night. It...
Apr 27, 2018

Toronto Raptors through to next round with 102-92 win over Wizards
WASHINGTON - Dwane Casey had been asked the question so many times since the post-season began: Sure the Raptors’ second unit was excellent in the regular season, but could they carry that over ...
Apr 27, 2018
Hall, Kopitar, MacKinnon named finalists for Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP
NEW YORK - New Jersey Devils left-winger Taylor Hall, Los Angeles Kings centre Anze Kopitar and Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon were named the three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy o...
Apr 27, 2018
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup in Game 6
WASHINGTON - Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was expected to play Friday versus Washington. Coach Dwane Casey told the media pre-game that VanVleet was available. “I don’t know what to...
Apr 27, 2018
Not much time for Reds to get over CCL heartbreak begin rescue of MLS season
Toronto FC will look to quickly turn the page after falling in penalty kicks in the CONCACAF Champions League final on Wednesday. The Reds resume their MLS regular-season schedule against the Chicago ...
Apr 27, 2018
Former world champion Jose Aldo to fight at July UFC card in Calgary
CALGARY - Former world featherweight champion Jose Aldo of Brazil will take on American Jeremy (Lil’ Heathen) Stephens in the co-main event of a UFC card in Calgary on July 28. It’s the UF...
Apr 27, 2018