Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Messing thrilled to compete with teammates he hasn't seen in a year
When COVID-19 forced the closure of gyms in Alaska, Keegan Messing got creative. The Canadian figure skater hoisted the batteries out of two cars, and used the 36-pound car parts as weights. His chain...
Mar 18, 2021
Horgan commits to finding support for not-for-profit BCHL teams such as Merritt Centennials
MERRITT, B.C. - Last week, the BC Hockey League was finally given the green light to return to action with a condensed regular season. The Merritt Centennials will be playing in the Chilliwack 'pod' s...
Mar 18, 2021
Toronto Arrows settle in Atlanta area for start of Major League Rugby season
TORONTO - Facing an extended stay in the U.S. due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, Toronto Arrows fullback Patrick Parfrey won't be short of things to do. Away from rugby, the 29-year-old from...
Mar 18, 2021
Canadian Denis Shapovalov knocks off Jeremy Chardy to advance to Dubai semifinals
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is heading to the semifinals of the Dubai Championships after beating France's Jeremy Chardy 7-5, 6-4 today. The third-seeded Shapovalov, from R...
Mar 18, 2021
Iroquois lacrosse team aims to make Olympic competition under its own flag
Iroquois Nationals lacrosse star Randy Staats was angry at first, but he now says an international snub of his team only fuelled his desire to play on the world stage. Three years ago, the Internation...
Mar 18, 2021
McDavid, Draisaitl, Barrie lead Oilers in 7-3 romp over Flames
CALGARY - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-3 win Wednesday over the host Calgary Flames. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jesse Puljujarvi, Dominik Kahun, Darnell Nurse, Za...
Mar 17, 2021
Connor scores twice, Ehlers scores winner as Jets edge Canadiens 4-3 in overtime
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers' overtime goal gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 edge over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Kyle Connor had a pair of goals for the Jets (18-9-2) in regulation, and Blake Whee...
Mar 17, 2021
Bey's double-double leads Pistons over slumping Raptors
DETROIT - Saddiq Bey had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame Norman Powell's 43 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-112 on Wednesday night, ending a four-game skid. Bey, who...
Mar 17, 2021
Tokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment
Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki is resigning after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity. It is yet another setback for the postponed games and another involvin...
Mar 17, 2021
Gaudette scores in shootout to lift Canucks to 3-2 win over Senators
OTTAWA - Adam Gaudette scored in a shootout to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, while Brock Boeser also scored in r...
Mar 17, 2021
