Category Archives: Sports
Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin appealed the NFL's decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last ...
Oct 21, 2026
Andreescu, Dabrowski headline Canada's roster for Billie Jean King Cup playoffs
TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu, Kayla Cross, Gabriela Dabrowski and Ariana Arseneault will represent Canada at next month's Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Brazil. Tennis Canada announced the four-player...
Oct 21, 2026
Canada's Fernandez outlasts Sasnovich in three sets to reach Ningbo Open quarters
NINGBO - Canada's Leylah Fernandez battled past Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Ningbo Open. The 24-year-old from Laval, Que., ne...
Oct 21, 2026
'It sucks losing': Vancouver Canucks struggling through eight-game winless skid
VANCOUVER - Finding silver linings is getting increasingly difficult for the struggling Vancouver Canucks. Outsiders tempered expectations for the rebuilding NHL team heading into the 2026-27 season, ...
Oct 21, 2026
Declan Chisholm’s power-play winner lifts Devils past Avalanche 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Declan Chisholm scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and Jake Allen made 31 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night. Ch...
Oct 20, 2026
Bouchard's OT blast lifts Oilers to 4-3 win over Wild in battle of NHL stars
EDMONTON - It was a battle of the NHL's big guns, and the Edmonton Oilers' hotshots ended up making the most noise at the end. Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner in a 4-3 win over the visiting M...
Oct 20, 2026
Ehlers, Deslauriers score twice as Hurricanes down slumping Canucks 6-3
VANCOUVER - Logan Stankoven and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored twice and had an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday. Nicolas Deslauriers also contrib...
Oct 20, 2026
Evan Bouchard scores OT winner, Edmonton Oilers beat Minnesota Wild 4-3
EDMONTON - Evan Bouchard scored in overtime for the Edmonton Oilers who continued their strong start to the season with a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Leon Draisaitl scored twice and Co...
Oct 20, 2026
'Stupid penalties': Canadiens vent frustration after blowing another two-goal lead
MONTREAL - Jakub Dobes was already under the microscope after a poor start to the season put his status as the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goalie in jeopardy. Tuesday's loss will only intensify the scru...
Oct 20, 2026
LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans, drops 14 points in victorious 76ers debut
NEW YORK (AP) - LeBron James got the business from Knicks fans still gloating and riding an emotional high from an NBA championship banner celebration. As he stepped to the free-throw line for the Phi...
Oct 20, 2026
