Category Archives: Sports
Dolan scores hat trick, Americans down Canada 42-17 in rugby test match
HALIFAX - Cam Dolan scored three tries as the United States downed Canada 42-17 to take home the Can-Am Cup in a rugby test match Saturday. Nate Augspurger, Blaine Scully and Ruben de Haas also scored...
Jun 23, 2018
IndyCar rookie Robert Wickens returns to Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Robert Wickens emerged from his trailer after a meeting with engineers, taking a brief break after practice at Road America. Finally, the IndyCar rookie has to get ready for a rac...
Jun 23, 2018
Kroos scores late to give Germany 2-1 win over Sweden
SOCHI, Russia - The desperate world champions from Germany were seconds from losing control of their World Cup fate when Toni Kroos whispered to Marco Reus just outside Sweden’s penalty area. Wi...
Jun 23, 2018
Flames deal Hamilton, Ferland and a prospect to Hurricanes for Lindholm, Hanifin
DALLAS - The Calgary Flames made a splash at the NHL draft Saturday, dealing star defenceman Dougie Hamilton to the Carolina Hurricanes in a five-player trade. Along with Hamilton, the Flames shipped ...
Jun 23, 2018
Friendship between players has limits at World Cup
YEKATERINBURG, Russia - Even a great friendship between players who used to be at the same club has its limits when it comes to the World Cup. Senegal forward Sadio Mane can attest to that. The Africa...
Jun 23, 2018
Russian forward Ilya Kovalchuk returns to NHL with LA Kings
After five years back home in Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk is ready to resume his Stanley Cup chase with the Los Angeles Kings. The high-scoring forward agreed to a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the ...
Jun 23, 2018
Mexico's 2-1 victory over South Korea silences critics
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - The criticism of Mexico’s national team heading into the World Cup was loud and scathing. The answer has been emphatic. The Mexicans won their second straight match at th...
Jun 23, 2018
COC session vote approves Calgary as potential host for 2026 Olympics
OTTAWA - The Canadian Olympic Committee session voted Saturday to approve Calgary as a potential host for the 2026 Winter Olympics. International Olympic Committee members will vote on a 2026 host cit...
Jun 23, 2018
Hurting Neymar gets emotional at the World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Neymar is hurting, probably physically and almost for sure emotionally. The Brazil striker, the face of the team at the World Cup and the one carrying the hopes of the nation ...
Jun 23, 2018
Belgium looks best yet at World Cup in 5-2 rout of Tunisia
MOSCOW - Belgium seems to be getting better and better - maybe even the best yet at the World Cup. It’s still early, but a hugely talented Belgian squad made a big statement on Saturday in its 5...
Jun 23, 2018