Category Archives: Sports
Dolan bans Oakley from MSG; Ex-Knick tweets thanks to fans
NEW YORK - Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan banned Charles Oakley from the arena Friday, though said he was open to reconciling with the former Knicks forward. In an interview with ESPN Radi...
Feb 10, 2017
Ottawa Senators hoping Stone can help club anchor second-half playoff run
OTTAWA - When it matters most, Mark Stone finds a way to elevate his game. The Ottawa Senators forward seems to thrive later in the season when games become more important and teams start focusing on ...
Feb 10, 2017
Impact star Piatti says winning, not goals totals, is the target this season
MONTREAL - Ignacio (Nacho) Piatti is not setting a target on how many goals he will get this season but chances are he will score a lot. The Argentine midfielder has 30 goals in 64 games - many of the...
Feb 10, 2017
Defensive end Knapton agrees to contract extension with Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Defensive end Gabriel Knapton agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Knapton was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. The six-foot-three, 263-po...
Feb 10, 2017
Edmonton Eskimos sign receiver Natey Adjei, linebacker Blair Smith to extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos signed receiver Natey Adjei and linebacker Blair Smith to contract extensions through the 2018 season Friday. The two Canadians were scheduled to become free agents Tue...
Feb 10, 2017
Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran receiver Ellingson to contract extension
OTTAWA - Greg Ellingson will help the Ottawa Redblacks defend their Grey Cup title in 2017. The veteran receiver signed a contract extension through the 2018 season Friday. He was scheduled to become ...
Feb 10, 2017
'Kind of insulting': B.C. Lions part ways with Phillips after contract impasse
VANCOUVER - Ryan Phillips would always tell his younger B.C. Lions teammates that if Geroy Simon was expendable, they all were. Simon, the CFL’s all-time leading receiver, couldn’t agree o...
Feb 10, 2017
Canadian men face Chile in ARC in bid for 100th all-time test win
Canada and Chile have both revamped their lineups ahead of Saturday’s Americas Rugby Championship match in Langford, B.C. Canada coach Mark Anscombe has made five changes to the team that lost 2...
Feb 10, 2017
NBA urges its teams to avoid Twitter wars
NEW YORK - The NBA wants its teams to avoid Twitter wars. The reminder was issued in a memo from the league to all 30 teams on Tuesday. It comes about two weeks after Portland’s Twitter account ...
Feb 10, 2017
Busy workload hasn't come without hitch for Leafs' goalie Andersen
TORONTO - Frederik Andersen is headed for one of the busiest seasons in NHL history. The 27-year-old is on pace to face 2,173 shots in his first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in what would be th...
Feb 10, 2017