Category Archives: Sports
Spurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OT
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs were in a tough spot after Kawhi Leonard hurt his ankle in the second half. That’s when Danny Green and the Spurs’ supporting cast stepped up. Green sco...
May 09, 2017
Karlsson leads Senators past Rangers 4-2; Ottawa advances to conference final
NEW YORK - When it was over, Guy Boucher was asked to explain Erik Karlsson. A wide grin crossed Boucher’s face as the press conference room on Madison Square Garden’s fifth floor dissolve...
May 09, 2017
Indians starter Carrasco dominant as Cleveland shuts out Blue Jays 6-0
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays played like the team that struggled mightily over the first month of the season on Tuesday night. Making matters worse was the possibility that another significant play...
May 09, 2017
Rangers to face Sabres in 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field
NEW YORK - The Winter Classic is coming to Citi Field. The Rangers will take on the Buffalo Sabres at the home of the New York Mets on Jan. 1, 2018. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the outdoor...
May 09, 2017
Canada faces challenging road en route to 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan
Wednesday’s Rugby World Cup draw in Japan will show Canada coach Mark Anscombe his ultimate destination. But obstacles remain on Canada’s journey to the 2019 tournament, starting with the ...
May 09, 2017
Eskimos post '16 profit of $1.4 million despite being crossover playoff team
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos posted a profit exceeding $1.4 million last season, the community-owned CFL club announced Tuesday in its annual general report. According to treasurer Brad SparrowR...
May 09, 2017
NAmerica may face rivals for 2026 World Cup in rapid process
MANAMA, Bahrain - North America’s request for an accelerated awarding of the 2026 World Cup without facing a challenge is on hold, for a few months at least. FIFA’s ruling council decided ...
May 09, 2017
Former Ducks forward Patrick Maroon on the other side of a Game 7 with Oilers
EDMONTON - Patrick Maroon would like nothing more than to extend his former team’s Game 7 woes another year. The Anaheim Ducks traded Maroon to the Edmonton Oilers at the 2016 trade deadline for...
May 09, 2017
Bombers GM wasn't willing to gamble on waiting to take Gray in second round
Kyle Walters took a flyer on Geoff Gray in the CFL draft Sunday night with economics and patience in mind. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM selected Gray in the first round, eighth overall, despite the Ma...
May 09, 2017
Rookie linebacker Herdman to report to Argos with chip on his shoulder
TORONTO - Justin Herdman will report to the Toronto Argonauts with a big chip on his shoulder. Toronto selected the six-foot-one, 235-pound Simon Fraser linebacker in the seventh round, 54th overall, ...
May 09, 2017