Category Archives: Sports
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday. Russia's hosting of world championships...
Dec 09, 2019
Leon Draisaitl, Alex Chiasson score early power-play goals, Oilers beat Kings 2-1
EDMONTON - It wasn't the flashy kind of win the Edmonton Oilers are used to getting with their high-end talent. Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an assist as the Oilers moved ...
Dec 08, 2019
Rams stay in playoff hunt, end Seahawks' 5-game streak 28-12
LOS ANGELES - Jared Goff passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns, Todd Gurley ran for 79 yards and a fourth-quarter TD and the Los Angeles Rams prevented the Seattle Seahawks from clinching a playoff ...
Dec 08, 2019
Miller lifts Sabres to 3-2 overtime win in Edmonton; Buffalo snaps two-game skid
EDMONTON - Colin Miller scored in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Miller took a feed through the crease from Marcus Johansson to score 1:1...
Dec 08, 2019
Thompson scores late in 3rd, Canadiens beat Rangers 2-1
NEW YORK - The Montreal Canadiens are hoping their season is back on track. After suffering eight straight losses, Friday night's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers gave Montreal two victories in their...
Dec 08, 2019
Senators' Brady Tkachuk fined for cross-checking Flyers Scott Laughton
NEW YORK - Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk was fined by the National Hockey League on Saturday for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton. Tkachuk was fined US$2,486.56, the m...
Dec 08, 2019
J.T. Miller stars in overtime as Vancouver Canucks edge Buffalo Sabres 6-5
VANCOUVER - If the Vancouver Canucks hope to still be playing hockey in the spring, they have to keep winning the close games now. Vancouver needed a power-play goal from J.T. Miller in overtime to de...
Dec 08, 2019
Redblacks hire Paul LaPolice as the second head coach in franchise history
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have hired Paul LaPolice as the second head coach in team history. LaPolice comes to Ottawa from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he was the offensive co-ordina...
Dec 08, 2019
Matthews scores twice to lead Leafs to 5-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS - Auston Matthews let out a sigh and broke into a smile. The Toronto centre snapped a slump with a pair of goals and Zach Hyman also scored twice as the Maple Leafs downed the St. Louis Blue...
Dec 08, 2019
Flames edge Kings 4-3 to remain unbeaten under interim head coach Geoff Ward
CALGARY - From his contributions on the scoresheet to his role in helping Milan Lucic turn his season around, Dillon Dube has made a big impact since being called up from the minors three weeks ago. M...
Dec 08, 2019
