Category Archives: Sports
Knevel sad to be leaving Nebraska but excited about potential pro career
It’s a bittersweet time for David Knevel. This week, the towering six-foot-nine, 315-pound offensive lineman will leave Lincoln, Neb., his home away from home the last five years. But the 23-yea...
Apr 23, 2018
Stampeders lineman Lavertu retires from CFL after losing 2017 season to injury
CALGARY - Offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu has announced his retirement from the CFL after four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Lavertu was a West Division all-star in 2015, but injuries limited ...
Apr 23, 2018
Stephen Curry signs broad production deal with Sony Pictures
LAS VEGAS - NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce...
Apr 23, 2018
Kaepernick to honour mother for VH1's 'Dear Mama' special
NEW YORK - Colin Kaepernick is taking time out from his activism to honour one of his fiercest defenders - his mother Teresa. Kaepernick is the first celebrity announced for VH1’s second annual ...
Apr 23, 2018
Former U of L Pronghorns coach tapped to lead Flames
CALGARY - The sooner Bill Peters can tick the box of coaching an NHL playoff team, the better for him and the Calgary Flames. The 53-year-old from Three Hills, Alta., who coached the University of Let...
Apr 23, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Sunday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 5 (Pittsburgh wins series 4-2) Nashville 5 Colorado 0 (Nashville wins series 4-2) — AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five...
Apr 22, 2018
Sunday's Games
Sunday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 5 (Pittsburgh wins series 4-2) Nashville 5 Colorado 0 (Nashville wins series 4-2) — AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five...
Apr 22, 2018
Cavaliers win 104-100 at Indiana to even series at 2
INDIANAPOLIS - LeBron James has been the first-round king for 12 years. On Sunday night, he needed Kyle Korver’s 3-point shooting to put him in position to extend his reign. The two combined for...
Apr 22, 2018
Predators beat Avs 5-0 in Game 6 to win first-round series
DENVER - Colorado had speed and youth. Nashville brought experience and know-how. It was plain to see which won out - this time. Mattias Ekholm ignited the offence early with the first goal by a Nashv...
Apr 22, 2018
Raptors' series lead disappears after 106-98 Game 4 loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON - In the final eight minutes of Sunday night’s ugly loss, the Toronto Raptors’ eight-point lead turned into an eight-point deficit. And in those frustrating minutes, as the game...
Apr 22, 2018