Category Archives: Sports
Penguins warily carry on after GM Rutherford's abrupt exit
PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby is used to change. More than 15 years in the NHL has taught the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain that it's simply part of the business. Not all change, however, is creat...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadian guard Carr takes his mental and physical game to a new level at Minnesota
After a sophomore season that was decent, but in his view not good enough, Marcus Carr returned home to Toronto to double down on his college basketball career. The 21-year-old junior at Minnesota wor...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury prepares to compete again after injury
CALGARY - A place that gives Mikael Kingsbury confidence is doing it again, but for different reasons. The reigning men's Olympic and world moguls champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., is fine-turning h...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadian mountain biker Haley Smith climbing back from 'rock bottom'
When COVID-19 swept across the country last spring, forcing lockdowns and cancelling sporting events, Canadian mountain biker Haley Smith's response was swift - train harder. The aspiring Olympian did...
Jan 28, 2021
The Black Academy looks for financial support amid plans for Black awards show
TORONTO - After launching The Black Academy in early December, actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James are now planning an awards show to celebrate and uplift Black talent across Canada.But ...
Jan 28, 2021
X Games an island in a competition desert for Canada's top boarders, freestyle skiers
The X Games are Rachael Karker's first and perhaps only chance to compete this season. The Canadian freestyle skier's breakout performances in Aspen, Colo., the last two years launched her into the wo...
Jan 28, 2021
Demko dynamite as Vancouver Canucks beat Ottawa Senators 5-1
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks downed the Senators 5-1 Wednesday, extending Ottawa's losing skid to six games. J.T. Miller had two goals and an assist for the Canucks (4-5-0), while Tyler Motte sco...
Jan 27, 2021
Lowry reaches 10,000-point plateau as a Raptor in 115-108 loss to Milwaukee
TAMPA, Fla. - Kyle Lowry scored a milestone basket early and made things interesting for the Raptors late with a 14-point fourth quarter. But the Milwaukee Bucks answered every Raptor run in a 115-108...
Jan 27, 2021
Blue Jays acquire righty Steven Matz from New York Mets
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired left-handed pitcher Steven Matz in a trade with the New York Mets.The Blue Jays announced the deal, that will see right-handed pitchers Yennsy Diaz, Sean ...
Jan 27, 2021
Kyle Lowry becomes third player to reach 10,000-point plateau as a Toronto Raptor
TAMPA, Fla. - Kyle Lowry became the third player to reach the 10,000-point milestone as a Raptor, scoring on Toronto's second shot attempt against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Lowry sank a three-...
Jan 27, 2021
