Category Archives: Sports
Crosby makes productive return to Penguins' lineup following injury during Olympics
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sidney Crosby is back. The Pittsburgh Penguins' captain was productive almost immediately in his return to the lineup Wednesday night after missing nearly a month with a lower-bod...
Mar 18, 2026
No handshakes: Canada's Einarson protects sprained finger at women's world curling
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson hasn't been shaking hands at the women's world curling championship because the Canadian skip is dealing with a sprained finger. It's a leftover from the on-ice celebration wh...
Mar 18, 2026
Veteran skip Mike McEwen joins forces with Rylan Kleiter on new curling team
SASKATOON - Veteran skip Mike McEwen's run as a curling free agent lasted less than a week. The 45-year-old Winnipeg resident will fill a vacancy on Rylan Kleiter's Saskatoon-based side on a new-look ...
Mar 18, 2026
Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios won't be ready for Opening Day due to stress fracture
DUNEDIN - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios won't be ready for Opening Day next week due to a stress fracture in his right elbow, manager John Schneider said Wednesday. Speaking to reporters...
Mar 18, 2026
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players' union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early ...
Mar 18, 2026
WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with...
Mar 18, 2026
'He's changed his whole mindset': Pettersson's work shines in Vancouver Canucks' win
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson has been working on his game. It's been a difficult season for the star centre and his Vancouver Canucks, one marred by a slew of unexpected setbacks and sharp criticism f...
Mar 18, 2026
Jets forced lone referee to work overtime, lose 4-3 in shootout to Predators
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators had a lot of ice to cover at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night. So did the lone man in stripes. When veteran NHL referee Chris Lee was unable to ...
Mar 18, 2026
'Message has got across': Leafs sticking up for each other after Matthews injury
TORONTO - Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season. The Maple Leafs are playing out the string in a campaign that...
Mar 18, 2026
NHL roundup: Caufield scores in overtime as Canadiens edge Bruins 3-2
MONTREAL (AP) - Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night. Caufield tapped a pass from Nick Suzuki into the back ...
Mar 17, 2026
