Category Archives: Sports
Antti Niemi makes 31 saves, Habs beat Rangers to snap six-game losing streak
MONTREAL - In spite of Montreal’s tumultuous season, which will likely end without the promise of playoff hockey, Brendan Gallagher says it’s still “nice to win.” The Canadiens...
Feb 22, 2018
Matthews scores, then leaves with injury in 4-3 shootout win against Islanders
TORONTO - Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock admitted his team wasn’t very good Thursday night after squeezing out a 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. And his players know things cou...
Feb 22, 2018
Source: MLS champion Toronto FC set to unveil Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe
Toronto FC has strengthened its midfield with the acquisition of Spaniard Ager Aketxe. The MLS champions have scheduled a news conference for Friday to announce a player signing. A source confirmed it...
Feb 22, 2018
Melvin Ejim with game-high 28 points, Canada beats U.S. Virgin Islands
NASSAU, Bahamas - Forward Melvin Ejim had a game-high 28 points and eight rebounds as Canada beat the U.S. Virgin Islands 118-89 on Thursday in first-round play at the FIBA Americas World Cup qualifie...
Feb 22, 2018
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and defenceman Shea Weber injured
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens’ demoralizing season went from bad to worse on Thursday. The Canadiens announced veteran defenceman Shea Weber will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes ...
Feb 22, 2018
Officer dies of cardiac arrest after fan violence in Spain
BILBAO, Spain - A Spanish riot police officer died of cardiac arrest after clashes involving Russian soccer fans before a Europa League match on Thursday between hosts Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Mosc...
Feb 22, 2018
Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber out for rest of season, will require surgery
MONTREAL - Shea Weber’s season is over. The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that the veteran defenceman will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes surgery for a torn tendon in his le...
Feb 22, 2018
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Chicago 3 Ottawa 2 (SO) Vegas 7 Calgary 3 Anaheim 2 Dallas 0 — AHL Manitoba 6 Milwaukee 3 Binghamton 3 Toronto 1 Lehigh Valley 6 Utica 4 Chicago 5 Grand Rapids 2 Stoc...
Feb 21, 2018
Tuch gets tiebreaker in 2nd, Golden Knights beat Flames 7-3
LAS VEGAS - Another game, another record for the Vegas Golden Knights. Alex Tuch scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the Ca...
Feb 21, 2018
Pirates sign free agent OF Michael Saunders to minor deal
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free agent outfielder Michael Saunders to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training. The Pirates announced the move W...
Feb 21, 2018