Category Archives: Sports
Renney stepping down as Hockey Canada president; Smith assuming job
TORONTO - Tom Renney is stepping down as president of Hockey Canada in a move he hopes will make the organization more “diverse.” Scott Smith, Hockey Canada’s chief operating officer...
Dec 29, 2016
P.K. Subban tries hand at stand-up comedy, 'pokes fun' at Canadiens brass
The Montreal crowd is chanting: “P.K.! P.K.! P.K.!” Only P.K. Subban is not on the ice wearing a Montreal Canadiens sweater, nor even part of the original-six franchise any longer. It̵...
Dec 29, 2016
CP examines some of the sports stories to be on the lookout for in 2017
After a memorable last 12 months in the world of sports, The Canadian Press examines some of the stories to be on the lookout for in 2017. NHL’s 100th birthday The National Hockey League will ce...
Dec 29, 2016
Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez signs $40M deal in China
BEIJING - Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has signed to play for Shanghai Shenhua, becoming the latest in a procession of star players to join the Chinese Super League. Shanghai Shenhua said Thursday t...
Dec 29, 2016
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games 2017 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship At Montreal Sweden 4 Switzerland 2 At Toronto United States 5 Slovakia 2 — 2017 Spengler Cup HC Lugano 4 Mountfield HK 3 HC Din...
Dec 28, 2016
Durant, Warriors deliver down stretch to hold off Raptors
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors played one of their most dominant quarters to start the game, building a 25-point lead. Then, there were turnovers and second chances for Toronto and they h...
Dec 28, 2016
Ryan Miller makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to beat Kings 2-1
VANCOUVER - Ryan Miller had an easy time in the first period Wednesday night. The same can’t be said for the final 40 minutes. Miller recorded 36 saves as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Los Ang...
Dec 28, 2016
Joey Votto backs out of playing for Canada at World Baseball Classic
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has declined to play for Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The 33-year-old from Toronto was the National League’s most valuable player in 20...
Dec 28, 2016
Fan hospitalized after falling from balcony at Panthers game
SUNRISE, Fla. - A fan was conscious and taken to a hospital after falling from a balcony during a Florida Panthers game at BB&T Arena on Wednesday night. Lt. Gus Fernandez of the Sunrise Fire-Resc...
Dec 28, 2016
NewsAlert: DeMar DeRozan passes Chris Bosh for most points in Raptors history
OAKLAND, Calif. - DeMar DeRozan has passed Chris Bosh to become the Toronto Raptors’ all-time leading scorer. DeRozan needed 15 points to set the new franchise mark entering Wednesday’s ga...
Dec 28, 2016