Category Archives: Sports
Staal's acrobatic backhand shot gives Hurricanes win over Golden Knights, ties Stanley Cup final
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series. But, the 20-year veteran's game-winnin...
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Sonis scores three goals as Canada whips Costa Rica 6-0 in women's friendly
CARTAGO - Janine Sonis scored three goals, including one on a penalty in the 54th minute, and Canada women's soccer team defeated host Costa Rica 6-0 in an international friendly in Cartago on Tuesday...
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Jordan Staal scores twice as Hurricanes beat Golden Knights 5-3 to tie Stanley Cup final series
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Carolina Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory on Tu...
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Avs captain Landeskog nets Mark Messier Leadership Award, Masterton Memorial Trophy
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was presented with not one, but two awards on Tuesday, earning the Mark Messier Leadership honour and the Masterton Memorial Trophy. The 33-y...
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Valenzuela the hero as Blue Jays rally to take down Phillies 3-2 in wild finish
TORONTO - Brandon Valenzuela hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Tuesday. Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI double ...
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B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead. Eby says on ...
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Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener
TORONTO - Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies. The Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper plied his trade in Germany's top division over the last two seasons. Davies, meanwhile, continued to star for...
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Here's what you need to know about the Gordie Howe Bridge
OTTAWA - A new cross-border bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Gordie Howe Bridge is a symbol of co-operation between Canada and th...
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Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
VANCOUVER - Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. The websites use FIFA logos and branding, similar URLs,...
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Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. The websites use FIFA logos and branding, similar URLs, and identic...
8h ago