Category Archives: Sports
Kirby Dach sidelined for four to five months after wrist surgery: Blackhawks
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks say forward Kirby Dach will miss the start of the NHL season after breaking his wrist at the world junior hockey championships in Edmonton. The team says the 19-year-o...
Dec 28, 2020
Levi an outlier among Canadian junior hockey team goaltenders
Devon Levi's unexpected emergence as Canada's starting goaltender fits with an unusual 2021 world junior hockey championship. Levi, from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., is just the third goalie in the last...
Dec 28, 2020
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who died Saturday at 81, had brief stint with Jays in 1987
With the Blue Jays immersed in a tight division race in 1987, Toronto catcher Ernie Whitt was pleased the club acquired veteran pitcher Phil Niekro for the stretch drive. His one opportunity to catch ...
Dec 28, 2020
NBA fines 76ers' Daryl Morey $50,000 for tweet about Harden
NEW YORK - The NBA fined Philadelphia president of basketball operations Daryl Morey $50,000 on Monday for a since-deleted tweet about Houston's James Harden that violated the league's anti-tampering ...
Dec 28, 2020
Henrik Lundqvist says he's scheduled for open-heart surgery
Henrik Lundqvist said Monday he's scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition that kept him from continuing to play goal in the NHL. Lundqvist wrote on Twitter that he's se...
Dec 28, 2020
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off
MANCHESTER, England - A growing coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City led to the postponement of Monday's Premier League match at Everton and forced the team to close its training ground. Pep Guardi...
Dec 28, 2020
AP source: NFL fines Ravens $250,000 for COVID violations
The Baltimore Ravens were fined $250,000 by the NFL for violating COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the punishment told The Associated Press on Monday. The team was not docked draf...
Dec 28, 2020
Veteran forward Corey Perry signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran winger Corey Perry to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. Perry had five goals and 16 assists in 57 games with Dallas last season before adding five ...
Dec 28, 2020
A record-breaking year nets Christine Sinclair CP Bobbie Rosenfeld Award
Much has happened in the world since Christine Sinclair made soccer history in January en route to helping the Canadian women book their ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. The longtime Canada captain added...
Dec 28, 2020
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays
The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire star pitcher Blake Snell from the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays. The teams have an agreement in place and Snell was told he'll ...
Dec 27, 2020
