Category Archives: Sports
Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract
The NHL-leading Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million. Thompson will count $5.85 million against the salary cap from when the n...
Jan 27, 2025
Raptors' Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
TORONTO - Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the Eastern Conference player of the week by the NBA on Monday. Barnes averaged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds, six assists and 1.7 steals as ...
Jan 27, 2025
Islanders acquire defenseman Scott Perunovich in a trade with the Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick i...
Jan 27, 2025
Former Canada under-20 captain Nikayla Small signs with NSL's AFC Toronto
Former Canada under-20 captain Nikayla Small has signed with AFC Toronto, staying close to home in the new Northern Super League. The 21-year-old midfielder from Pickering, Ont., arrives from Wake For...
Jan 27, 2025
Pastrnak, McTavish, Hayton named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak, Anaheim Ducks centre Mason McTavish and Utah Hockey Club centre Barrett Hayton are the NHL's three stars of the week. Pastrnak was named the week's ...
Jan 27, 2025
Quebec City to host Senators, Canadiens in NHL pre-season games
QUBEC - Decades after their bitter rivalry with the Nordiques came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens are set to make their return to Quebec City. The Canadiens will face the Ottawa Senators in an NHL ...
Jan 27, 2025
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29, had 33 catches for 403 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games in 2024. He was repor...
Jan 27, 2025
Canada's Shapovalov withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to back injury
MONTREAL - Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from Canada's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Hungary due to a back injury. Tennis Canada says Cleeve Harper of Calgary will replace him in the first-round qu...
Jan 27, 2025
Marsch on the move as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup hits 500 days
Five hundred days to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and Canada coach Jesse Marsch is on the move. A cross-country string of coaching clinics has already taken Marsch to Halifax, Quebec City, Montre...
Jan 27, 2025
NHL roundup: Lehkonen's last-second goal lifts Avalanche past Rangers 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) - Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday. Defence...
Jan 26, 2025
