Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canadians Alexis Davis and Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos added to UFC Nashville card
TORONTO - Canadian Alexis Davis, ranked fifth among UFC flyweight contenders, will face No. 11 Jennifer Maia of Brazil on March 23 in Nashville. The televised Bridgestone Arena card will also showcase...
Jan 19, 2019
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage
SANTIAGO, Chile - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the q...
Jan 19, 2019
North America sweeps evening draw to cut into Team World's lead at Continental Cup
LAS VEGAS - Team North America isn’t done just yet. Canadians Brad Gushue and Rachel Homan, and American John Shuster all picked up victories in Saturday night’s mixed team scramble to cut...
Jan 19, 2019
Rebuilding Red Wings 'better than' their record, says coach Jeff Blashill
BURNABY, B.C. - The NHL standings don’t tell the whole story when it comes to the Detroit Red Wings, says coach Jeff Blashill. “I think we’re a good team. I think we’re a bette...
Jan 19, 2019
Veteran forward Kawhi Leonard to miss Raptors' home game versus Grizzlies
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard is sitting out a second straight game for the Toronto Raptors. Toronto rested the forward Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies due to load management. “We’v...
Jan 19, 2019
Timberlake pops in on patients at Texas children's hospital
DALLAS - Justin Timberlake has pulled some sunshine from his pocket for the patients at a Texas children’s hospital. Timberlake took a break from his “Man of the Woods” tour to pop i...
Jan 19, 2019
'Good chance' Elias Pettersson will return to Canucks lineup Sunday
BURNABY, B.C. - Elias Pettersson says there’s a “good chance” he’ll be in the lineup when his Vancouver Canucks face the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. The star rookie has missed...
Jan 19, 2019
Blue Jays Sanchez expects to be "fully healthy" by spring training
TORONTO - Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez believes his finger troubles are finally over. The 26-year-old had surgery on his right middle finger in September, ending a disappointing season that in...
Jan 19, 2019
Ko, Ji shared lead going to final round of LPGA opener; Henderson two shots back
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Lydia Ko shot 30 on the front nine to catch the leaders and stayed bogey-free Saturday for a 5-under 66 to share the lead with Eun-Hee Ji going into the final round of the Dia...
Jan 19, 2019
Chartrand captures Canadian gold, Daleman falls to heartbreaking fifth
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - When the final scores flashed on the TV monitor, Alaine Chartrand, her face stretched in a victorious grin, was lifted off her feet and spun by boyfriend Kevin Reynolds. A few feet ...
Jan 19, 2019