Category Archives: Sports
Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT
WASHINGTON - All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin needing two goals to reach 700 in his career. The other No. 8 on the ice scored twice instead. Ovechkin scored his 699th goal to close in on another milesto...
Feb 20, 2020
Leafs respond after back-to-back poor showings with 4-0 victory over Penguins
TORONTO - After two listless, disheartening performances, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe wanted to see "signs of life" from his team. It's only one game, but Toronto delivered. Jake Mu...
Feb 20, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League delays vote on proposed fighting ban
DORVAL, Que. - Fighting still is permitted in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, at least for the time being. Unable to reach a consensus at their assembly of members on Thursday, QMJHL ...
Feb 20, 2020
Malibu Mambo early 4-1 favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Malibu Mambo is the early 4-1 favourite for the 161st running of the Queen's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment released its annual Queen's Plate Winterbook on Thursday, with Malibu Mambo topping...
Feb 20, 2020
Toronto FC and 7 other MLS clubs to face Mexican opposition in 2020 Leagues Cup
Toronto FC is one of eight MLS teams taking part in the 2020 Leagues Cup, the second edition of the soccer tournament featuring teams from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX. Cruz Azul won the inaugural eight-t...
Feb 20, 2020
Oshawa Generals, Soo Greyhounds set to bid for 2021 Memorial Cup
TORONTO - The Oshawa Generals and Soo Greyhounds will make formal bid presentations to host the 2021 Memorial Cup. The Ontario Hockey League announced Thursday that the Generals and Greyhounds&nb...
Feb 20, 2020
Boeser expected to miss rest of regular season with rib cartilage fracture
VANCOUVER - Jim Benning has had enough of watching other teams compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs. On Monday, the Vancouver Canucks general manager tried to boost his team's chances of reaching the p...
Feb 20, 2020
Saskatchewan and British Columbia reach championship round at Scotties
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Host Saskatchewan is moving on to the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Robyn Silvernagle secured the final spot in Pool A with a 9-7 victory over N...
Feb 20, 2020
Alouettes say they are gathering information after WR Bray arrested
EL PASO, Texas - The Montreal Alouettes say they are in the process of gathering information after the arrest of wide receiver Quan Bray. U.S. federal agents say they found 71.21 kilograms of marijuan...
Feb 20, 2020
Quebec boxing promoter faces hearing after Hells Angels seen at bout
MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec boxing promoter is defending himself before a tribunal against accusations stemming from two of his boxing cards, including claims he fixed a bout and hosted members of ...
Feb 20, 2020
