Category Archives: Sports
Taber, Alta., named Hockeyville winner over Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
TABER - A southern Alberta community that lost its only two ice rinks after a Zamboni explosion has been named the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner. Taber, Alta., was one of two finalists, along with Tum...
Apr 4, 2026
Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history
Bring on post-season hockey in Buffalo. The Sabres' playoff drought is finally over. Following an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility, during which the team finished no better than 19th in the league st...
Apr 4, 2026
Ryan Hartman scores twice for Minnesota Wild in 4-1 win over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored, while goaltender Jesper Wallsted...
Apr 4, 2026
Sargent scores first goal, Toronto FC earns wild comeback win over Colorado Rapids
TORONTO - Josh Sargent shook his head in disbelief. His first career Major League Soccer goal was the winner in Toronto FC's 3-2 over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, but the real fireworks happened e...
Apr 4, 2026
In Toronto’s Little Italy, fans line up to swap jerseys and embrace Team Canada
TORONTO - Fans of Italy's national soccer team may be disappointed their team won't be in the 2026 World Cup, but at least some of them got a consolation prize. More than 100 fans lined up outside Caf...
Apr 4, 2026
Canada's Lewin-LaFrance sisters claim sailing gold in Grand Slam regatta
PALMA - Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in the 49erFX class in the Princess Sofia Trophy on Saturday. The sisters from Chester, N.S., started the day in second a...
Apr 4, 2026
Blue Jays place catcher Alejandro Kirk on injured list with fractured thumb
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Kirk fractured his left thumb in the 10th inning of Friday's 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Chica...
Apr 4, 2026
Abstreiter's patience pays off in brilliant shutout performance for Victoire
OTTAWA - Sandra Abstreiter bet on herself two years ago and Friday night she was rewarded with her first shutout in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Abstreiter, named the game's first star, mad...
Apr 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers getting solid defensive contributions during winning streak
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers didn't make any flashy moves at the NHL trading deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman did obtain some impactful defensive-minded players who have contributed signifi...
Apr 4, 2026
NHL roundup: Michkov leads Flyers to 4-1 win over Islanders, tightening Metro playoff race
NEW YORK (AP) - Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the M...
Apr 3, 2026
