Category Archives: Sports
Irving's 47 lead Celtics past Mavericks to maintain streak
DALLAS - Double-digit deficits are becoming just a minor annoyance to the Boston Celtics as they continue their winning ways. Kyrie Irving scored 10 of his season-high 47 points in overtime as the Cel...
Nov 20, 2017
Rinne makes 32 saves as Predators stop Jets' streak, 5-3
NASHVILLE - With a chance to contribute on special teams, Mattias Ekholm is showing just how dangerous he can be for the Nashville Predators. Kyle Turris, Kevin Fiala and Ryan Johansen each had a goal...
Nov 20, 2017
Gaudreau extends point streak to 10 as Flames beat Capitals
WASHINGTON - Johnny Gaudreau would rather talk about anything other than his offensive production. He’s just making it impossible to avoid. Gaudreau had a goal and an assist to extend his career...
Nov 20, 2017
Raanta, Coyotes beat Maple Leafs 4-1; end Toronto's win streak at six games
Toronto forward Zach Hyman thought linemate Auston Matthews’ goal late in the third period should have counted. Unfortunately for him and the Maple Leafs, the officials disagreed. In the matter ...
Nov 20, 2017
Rare Jackie Robinson jersey sold for $2.05 million
NEW YORK - A rare jersey from Jackie Robinson’s historic rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers 70 years ago has sold for $2.05 million at auction. The jersey, part of a Heroes of Sports offeri...
Nov 20, 2017
Erin Ambrose and Amy Potomak released from Canada's national women's team
CALGARY - Defenceman Erin Ambrose and forward Amy Potomak were released from Canada’s national women’s team on Monday. Twenty-six players remain on Canada’s centralization roster: th...
Nov 20, 2017
Blue Jays get second baseman Gift Ngoepe in trade with Pirates
PITTSBURGH - The Toronto Blue Jays made a move on Monday night to shore up their middle infield. Toronto acquired second baseman Gift Ngoepe in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash...
Nov 20, 2017
Brutal Honesty: Summer chat with Travis Green pushed Canucks rookie Brock Boeser
VANCOUVER - Travis Green pulled Brock Boeser aside at the Vancouver Canucks’ development camp in early July for a frank and honest discussion. During the course of that talk, the first-year head...
Nov 20, 2017
Investigators: Roy Halladay performed turns before crash
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Retired star pitcher Roy Halladay sped his small sports plane low over the Gulf of Mexico minutes before his fatal crash two weeks ago, climbing sharply in the final seconds be...
Nov 20, 2017
Riders coach says tough to blame crossover when 0-2 start left team in a hole
REGINA - Saskatchewan head coach and GM Chris Jones said Monday that there’s no point blaming the CFL playoff structure for the Roughriders’ exit from the post-season. The Roughriders were...
Nov 20, 2017