Category Archives: Canadian Press

Pakistan says 2 Indian warplanes downed, pilot captured
MUZAFARABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan’s military said Wednesday it shot down two Indian warplanes in the disputed region of Kashmir and captured a pilot, answering an airstrike a day earlier by India...
Feb 26, 2019
Zucker, Eriksson Ek score late to lead Minnesota over Winnipeg 3-2
WINNIPEG - Joel Eriksson Ek didn’t need a review or a challenge to know he scored the game-winning goal on Tuesday. Both those examinations happened, but the Minnesota forward still had his goal...
Feb 26, 2019

Siakam, Raptors bounce back with convincing 118-95 win over Celtics
TORONTO - Raptors coach Nick Nurse has had confidence in Pascal Siakam’s three-point shooting all season. Siakam proved Tuesday that that confidence in him was fully deserved. The 24-year-old fo...
Feb 26, 2019

Shaw, Domi lead Canadiens to 8-1 rout of Red Wings
DETROIT - Reuniting linemates worked out for the Montreal Canadiens. Andrew Shaw recorded his first career hat trick, Max Domi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and Jonatha...
Feb 26, 2019
Backlund, Andersson score in 3rd, Flames beat Islanders 3-1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The Calgary Flames used another strong third period to keep their winning streak going. Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson scored nearly three minutes apart early in the third and ...
Feb 26, 2019

Toronto exits CONCACAF Champions League at first hurdle, beaten 5-1 on aggregate
TORONTO - Trailing 4-0 on aggregate and playing in frigid conditions, Toronto FC’s hopes of a Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League comeback died Tuesday on a field that was a long way from adequ...
Feb 26, 2019

Capitals trail by 2 before roaring back to beat Senators 7-2
WASHINGTON - T.J. Oshie and the Washington Capitals hardly came out looking like the reigning Stanley Cup champions against the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators. After less than 7 1/2 minutes Tuesday night, ...
Feb 26, 2019
Source: Star striker Jozy Altidore agrees to new deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC has come to terms with star striker Jozy Altidore on a new long-term contract, according to a source. The deal is expected to be finalized Wednesday. The 29-year Altidore’s existing c...
Feb 26, 2019
3 people killed in train-vehicle collision on Long Island
WESTBURY, N.Y. - Two commuter trains travelling in opposite directions collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Westbury, killing all three occupants in the vehicle before one of the trains derailed a...
Feb 26, 2019

Workers dig by hand to free dozens in Indonesia mine rubble
BOLAANG MONGONDOW, Indonesia - A grueling search and rescue effort has saved 19 people from the debris of a collapsed illegal gold mine in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province but officials said ...
Feb 26, 2019