Category Archives: Sports
Raptors all-star guard DeMar DeRozan puts team meeting in perspective
TORONTO - After a disastrous Game 3 playoff loss in Milwaukee, the Toronto Raptors cleared the air in what forward DeMarre Carroll called a “heated film session between coaches and players.̶...
Apr 25, 2017
Working overtime: Extra hockey may take its toll on players
After the Washington Capitals lost a double-overtime heartbreaker in the first round, Brooks Orpik just wanted to eat some food and go home to sleep. A playoff veteran, Orpik knew it would be better t...
Apr 25, 2017
Reports: Travis Green to be named new head coach of Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are expected to name Travis Green their new head coach Wednesday. The Canucks say they will introduce their new coach at an afternoon press conference. Several media ...
Apr 25, 2017
Oilers reunite McDavid line to add size ahead of playoff series versus Ducks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers beefed up their top line Tuesday as they prepared for a second round NHL series against the Anaheim Ducks, a series that centre Connor McDavid says will feature more hit...
Apr 25, 2017
Cupless Clubs: CP takes a look at the 12 NHL teams yet to raise the Stanley Cup
With the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin Wednesday, The Canadian Press takes a look at the teams that have never hoisted hockey’s holy grail. St. Louis Blues The Blues join...
Apr 25, 2017
CFL players Black, Benson appreciative of Canadian military personnel
Matt Black has been recognized before for possessing the qualities of a Canadian veteran, but the CFL player says he’s humbled by the real-life sacrifices many in the military make. The Toronto ...
Apr 25, 2017
Karlsson already dominant while injured, and could become scary as heel improves
OTTAWA - Erik Karlsson was the best player in the Ottawa Senators’ opening round series against the Boston Bruins, and that was while playing with two hairline fractures in his left heel. If the...
Apr 25, 2017
Leafs wary of expectations rising too quickly after significant 'step' forward
TORONTO - Lou Lamoriello described the Maple Leafs storybook season as a “step” and nothing more. “It’s a step and then now it’s our job to convince the players that it&#...
Apr 25, 2017
Toronto Raptors look to end recent run of failure in Game 6 on the road
TORONTO - While the Cavaliers rest in Cleveland, the Raptors have more first-round work to do in Milwaukee on Thursday. And Toronto forward DeMarre Carroll hopes they can they take care of business so...
Apr 25, 2017
Toronto FC star striker Sebastian Giovinco named MLS player of the week
NEW YORK - Toronto FC star forward Sebastian Giovinco has been named Major League Soccer’s player of the week. Giovinco’s two-goal performance helped power Toronto to a 3-1 victory over th...
Apr 25, 2017