Category Archives: Sports
Frederik Andersen outplaying Vezina winner Braden Holtby to give Leafs a chance vs. Caps
WASHINGTON - The finest goaltender through two thrilling games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals has not been the reigning Vezina trophy winner. It’s been Frederik Andersen...
Apr 16, 2017
Canadian men make history, down U.S. Eagles to win Singapore rugby sevens
SINGAPORE - Canada made men’s rugby sevens history Sunday, winning a Cup final on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time. And the Canadians did it the hard way at the Singapore Se...
Apr 16, 2017
Blue Jays place starter Aaron Sanchez on disabled list; recall Matt Dermody
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Aaron Sanchez on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a right middle finger blister. The move is retroactive to April 15. Left-hander Matt Dermody h...
Apr 16, 2017
Ryan Getzlaf breaks tie, Ducks beat Flames to take 2-0 series lead
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Lance Bouma made the right play, the Calgary Flames could agree on that. What happened as a result left the Flames in disbelief and staring at a 2-0 deficit in their first-round seri...
Apr 15, 2017
Saturday's Games
Saturday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Anaheim 3 Calgary 2 (Ducks lead series 2-0) Ottawa 4 Boston 3 (OT) (Series tied 1-1) Toronto 4 Washington 3 (OT) (Series tied 1-1) Nashville 5 Chicago 0...
Apr 15, 2017
Kapanen scores twice, including OT winner as Leafs give Caps a 'run for their money'
WASHINGTON - The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t seem to care that they’re young, inexperienced and not expected to topple the Washington Capitals. It certainly hasn’t mattered so far with...
Apr 15, 2017
Meram, Kamara lead Crew to 2-1 win over Toronto FC
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Justin Meram and Ola Kamara scored, and Zack Steffen made four saves to help the Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday night. Meram put Columbus (4-2-1) in front for good in t...
Apr 15, 2017
Preds pound Blackhawks 5-0 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round series
CHICAGO - Pekka Rinne was great again. Ryan Johansen had a big night, and Nashville got a lift from a couple of unlikely scorers. The Predators are singing a sweet tune on their way home to Music City...
Apr 15, 2017
World champion Brad Gushue reaches semifinals at Players' Championship
TORONTO - World champion Brad Gushue has moved one step closer to winning his second straight Players’ Championship. Gushue, fresh off winning gold last week at the world championship, advanced ...
Apr 15, 2017
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo puts on a show in playoff win over Toronto
TORONTO - With under two minutes remaining Saturday, Raptors star DeMar DeRozan rose majestically and extended the hand holding the ball towards the rim. Beneath the basket, Giannis Antetokounmpo elev...
Apr 15, 2017