Category Archives: Sports
Babcock thinks playoff hockey will surprise young Maple Leafs
TORONTO - No one usually recognizes Jake Gardiner on his walk home from the Air Canada Centre, but that changed Saturday evening after the Maple Leafs clinched their second playoff berth in the last 1...
Apr 09, 2017
Abel, Imbeau-Dulac take gold in mixed synchro three-metre event at Canada Cup
GATINEAU, Que. - Jennifer Abel, and Francois Imbeau-Dulac won gold in the mixed synchro three-metre springboard event at the Canada Cup on Sunday. Abel, from Laval, Que., and Imbeau-Dulac, from St. La...
Apr 09, 2017
Leafs appear to dodge another injury bullet; Zaitsev not expected to miss time after early Sunday exit
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs appear to have dodged another injury bullet. A day after starting netminder Frederik Andersen exited a game against Pittsburgh with an apparent injury, the Leafs saw ice-time...
Apr 09, 2017
Lee, Nelson help Islanders beat Senators 4-2 in finale
NEW YORK - A day after missing out on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders closed their season playing their best. Anders Lee and Brock Nelson scored in the second p...
Apr 09, 2017
Westbrook sets triple-double record, Thunder beat Nuggets
DENVER - First, Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple-doubles in a season. Then, he broke the Denver Nuggets’ hearts. Westbrook’s 36-foot dagger at the buz...
Apr 09, 2017
Sergio Garcia wins the Masters, ends drought at the majors
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Sergio Garcia tugged the lapel of his green jacket with both hands, proud of his prize and how he earned it. His hopes were fading Sunday in the Masters - two shots behind with six hole...
Apr 09, 2017
Westbrook breaks Robertson's record for triple-doubles
DENVER - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has broken Oscar Robertson’s NBA record with his 42nd triple-double of the season. Westbrook had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assists by ...
Apr 09, 2017
Hinchcliffe grabs 1st victory since near-fatal 2015 accident
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Not once did James Hinchcliffe think his career was over after a near-fatal accident in 2015. The Canadian IndyCar star nearly bled to death after wrecking in practice at the Indi...
Apr 09, 2017
Winnipeg Jets see bright future after disappointing 2016-17 season
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets know what went right, and what went wrong, in their 2016-17 season. Talented young players and the ability to score goals were the bright spots. Inconsistent defence, goal...
Apr 09, 2017
Canada's Brad Gushue wins gold at world men's curling championship
EDMONTON - Canada’s Brad Gushue won 2006 Olympic gold in a blowout. His first Brier title last month was a nailbiter. The St. John’s skip went the patient route for the latest title of his...
Apr 09, 2017