Category Archives: Sports
Bennett, Anthony top preliminary list for FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Anthony Bennett and Joel Anthony headline the preliminary roster for Canada’s pair of FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying games this month. “This group of young men embody the p...
Nov 14, 2017
Distrust, anger grip Russian sports ahead of key doping vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - As it edges closer to a ban from the Winter Olympics, the Russian sports world is a bitter place. Investigations into doping haven’t encouraged Russian athletes to speak...
Nov 14, 2017
Habs goalie Price out a while longer with injury, insists ailment is minor
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price says he is staying off the ice for a little while longer as he deals with a lower-body injury. Price met with reporters Tuesday before Montre...
Nov 14, 2017
Maple Leafs avoid contract loophole, call up Nikita Soshnikov from Marlies
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leaf have recalled forward Nikita Soshnikov from the Toronto Marlies, ensuring the Russian remains with the organization at least for the time being. The 24-year-old Soshni...
Nov 14, 2017
French skier Poisson may have hit tree in fatal crash
PARIS - The French Ski Federation says an early investigation into the death of David Poisson suggests the safety netting failed and he hit a tree. The 35-year-old Poisson died on Monday while trainin...
Nov 14, 2017
Boston Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies at 99
GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Bobby Doerr, the Hall of Fame second baseman dubbed the “Silent Captain” of the Boston Red Sox by longtime teammate and friend Ted Williams, has died. He was 99. Doerr ...
Nov 14, 2017
Italy's decline can be traced to Serie A's problems
ROME - The best players in the world go elsewhere. The best coaches in Italy emigrate. The stadiums around the country are falling apart. The lingering problems affecting Italy’s domestic league...
Nov 14, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games NHL Columbus 2 Montreal 1 (OT) Winnipeg 4 Arizona 1 Edmonton 8 Vegas 2 Vancouver 3 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 4 (OT) Florida 4 Dallas 3 (SO) Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 0 Na...
Nov 13, 2017
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games NHL Calgary 7 St. Louis 4 Carolina 5 Dallas 1 — NFL Carolina 45 Miami 21 — NBA Washington 110 Sacramento 92 Cleveland 104 New York 101 Milwaukee 110 Memphis 103 New Or...
Nov 13, 2017
Newton, Panthers hammer Dolphins 45-21 for 3rd straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cam Newton was tired of the Carolina Panthers’ defence getting all of the glory. Newton took it as a challenge when the defence vaulted to the league’s No. 1 ranking last...
Nov 13, 2017