Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Carter interception, TD run key in surging Lions' 37-24 win over Elks
VANCOUVER - Even though he made one of the biggest plays of the game, B.C. Lions cornerback Robert Carter Jr. still had a regret. Carter picked off a Cody Fajardo pass early in the third quarter and r...
Oct 18, 2025
Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza
CAIRO (AP) - Israel said Hamas handed over "two coffins of deceased hostages " from Gaza late Saturday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu increased pressure on the militant group to share the re...
Oct 18, 2025
Lions win fifth straight, eliminate Elks from playoff picture with 37-24 decision
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Nathan Rourke scored on a 70-yard run in the third quarter as the B.C. Lions erased an early deficit by rattling off 25 consecutive points in a 37-24 win that eliminated the Ed...
Oct 17, 2025
WHL roundup: Anderson scores in OT, Hurricanes knock off Hitmen 7-6
LETHBRIDGE - Kai Anderson scored with 21 seconds left in overtime to lift the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 7-6 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Calgary Hitmen on Friday. Luke Cozens score...
Oct 17, 2025
Boeser scores in 4th round of shootout to lift Canucks to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Jake DeBrusk and Max Sasson scored in regulation as th...
Oct 17, 2025
Bombers win ugly to keep playoff hopes alive
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros was succinct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offence after Friday's 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "I didn't like anything," the Blue Bombers...
Oct 17, 2025
OHL roundup: Davis scores in OT as Spitfires rally to beat Sting 3-2
SARNIA - Cole Davis scored at 2:51 of overtime to complete a late comeback as the visiting Windsor Spitfires edged the Sarnia Sting 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday at Progressive Auto Sa...
Oct 17, 2025
NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Wild 5-1 for fourth straight win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, Dylan Strome added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Friday night for their fourth strai...
Oct 17, 2025
Boeser scores shootout winner, lifts Canucks to 3-2 decision over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Jake DeBrusk and Max Sasson scored in regulation as th...
Oct 17, 2025
Blue Bombers beat Roughriders 17-16 on Castillo's last-second field goal
WINNIPEG - Sergio Castillo kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers do just enough for a 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Despite the out...
Oct 17, 2025