Category Archives: Sports
Started from the bottom: Craig Anderson took the long road to become Lundqvist's equal
If first impressions stuck, Craig Anderson wouldn’t be here helping the Ottawa Senators threaten a trip to the Eastern Conference final. From an embarrassing losing streak at the start of his NH...
May 01, 2017
Toronto Argonauts announce veteran offensive lineman Jeff Perrett has retired
TORONTO - Veteran offensive lineman Jeff Perrett has retired, the Toronto Argonauts announced Monday. The six-foot-seven, 320-pound Perrett signed with Toronto after spending 10 seasons with the Montr...
May 01, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Sunday’s Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Anaheim 6 Edmonton 3 (Oilers lead series 2-1) Nashville 3 St. Louis 1 (Predators lead series 2-1) — AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Provide...
Apr 30, 2017
Sunday's Games
Sunday’s Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Anaheim 6 Edmonton 3 (Oilers lead series 2-1) Nashville 3 St. Louis 1 (Predators lead series 2-1) — AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Provide...
Apr 30, 2017
Mistakes prove costly for Oilers in 6-3 Game 3 loss to Ducks at home
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers made too many mistakes, especially early in the game, on Sunday night. Leading their second-round playoff series against the Ducks 2-0 and at home for Game 3, the Oilers...
Apr 30, 2017
Quick start propels Ducks to 6-3 win over Oilers in playoff series
EDMONTON - The Anaheim Ducks rode a fast start to a 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers and got back into their playoff series Sunday. The Oilers still lead the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal...
Apr 30, 2017
Oilers fans help sing U.S. national anthem after microphone failure
EDMONTON - The “Star-Spangled Banner” got a unique rendition on Sunday night at Rogers Place. Canadian country singer Brett Kissel came out to sing the U.S. national anthem decked out in a...
Apr 30, 2017
Rachel Homan caps impressive season with Champions Cup title
CALGARY - Rachel Homan capped an impressive season of curling by winning the Champions Cup. The Ottawa skip downed Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 5-4 in the title draw at Canada Olympic Park on Sunday...
Apr 30, 2017
Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of B.C. Lions great Geroy Simon, dies
VANCOUVER - Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, the wife of B.C. Lions director of Canadian scouting Geroy Simon, has died, the team announced on Sunday. The cause of death wasn’t released. “We are devas...
Apr 30, 2017
Gibbons expects suspension after errant Archer throw sails behind Bautista
TORONTO - Chris Archer said he didn’t mean it. Jose Bautista wasn’t sure. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons expects action from the league either way. After striking out Kevin Pillar to start...
Apr 30, 2017