Category Archives: Canadian Press
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Saturday’s Games CFL Winnipeg 31 Saskatchewan 0 Edmonton 34 Ottawa 16 B.C. 26 Calgary 21 — MLB NL Championship Series L.A. Dodgers 4 Milwaukee 3 (Series tied 1-1) AL Champions Series Houst...
Oct 14, 2018
Gaudreau scores in OT to lift Flames over Avalanche 3-2
DENVER - The Calgary Flames’ strong finish rendered their slow start into an afterthought. Elias Lindholm scored the tying goal with 1:54 left in regulation and Johnny Gaudreau put in a goal in ...
Oct 13, 2018
Lyric Opera says labour deal reached with striking musicians
CHICAGO - The Lyric Opera of Chicago says it has reached a multi-year labour deal with striking musicians. The Chicago Tribune reports Sunday that the agreement would extend through the 2020-21 season...
Oct 13, 2018
Verlander cools off Red Sox 7-2 in Game 1 of ALCS
BOSTON - With temperatures dipping into the 40s, numbing their fingertips as they tried to grip the baseball, Justin Verlander and Chris Sale both struggled to get the ball over the plate. Verlander r...
Oct 13, 2018
Biles bothered by new USA Gymnastics CEO's anti-Nike tweet
Olympic champion Simone Biles is upset about an anti-Nike tweet from USA Gymnastics interim president and CEO Mary Bono. Bono was appointed Friday to hold the position while USA Gymnastics searches fo...
Oct 13, 2018
Inspired by the sweet science, B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 26-21
CALGARY - B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono dusted off a 33-year-old boxing match to inspire his players. The Lions watched “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler beat Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns...
Oct 13, 2018
Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson leaves with injury against Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. - Vancouver Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson left Saturday’s 3-2 win against the Florida Panthers in the third period with an injury and did not return. The 19-year-old was taken ha...
Oct 13, 2018
Horvat's goal in 3rd period lifts Canucks past Panthers 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. - Bo Horvat came through with the winning goal on a milestone night. Horvat, playing in his 300th NHL game, scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, leading the Vancouver Canucks...
Oct 13, 2018
Tatar scores twice in regulation, Canadiens beat Penguins 4-3 in shootout
MONTREAL - Antti Niemi won the battle of the backup goalies. With Carey Price out with the flu, Niemi made 25 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout on...
Oct 13, 2018
Matthews extends goal streak, Maple Leafs beat Capitals 4-2
WASHINGTON - Auston Matthews’ scoring has helped carry the Toronto Maple Leafs early this season. The Leafs’ defence and depth were the difference Saturday against Washington. Fourth-liner...
Oct 13, 2018