Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Dunstone wins sixth straight, qualifies for playoffs at men's curling worlds
OGDEN - Canada's Matt Dunstone secured a playoff spot on a two-win day at the world men's curling championship on Wednesday. He edged Switzerland's Marco Hoesli 8-7 in the morning draw and extended hi...
Apr 01, 2026
White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have postponed their home opener to Friday because of rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The White Sox were scheduled to kick off their home schedule on Thurs...
Apr 01, 2026
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized. The price ...
Apr 01, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week. Coach Jared Bednar s...
Apr 01, 2026
Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Nicholl had 15 goals and 11 assists ove...
Apr 01, 2026
Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$990,000. The 20-y...
Apr 01, 2026
Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men's rankings, France moves back on top
TORONTO - Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's soccer rankings released Wednesday. Canada posted two draws at Toronto's BMO Field since the last rankings were released in January...
Apr 01, 2026
Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce to consult with surgeon on injured ACL
TORONTO - Cody Ponce may actually need surgery on his injured knee. The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher was originally diagnosed with a sprained anterior cruciate ligament after his right knee buck...
Apr 01, 2026
Oilers' Ingram makes his presence felt with birthday shutout against Kraken
EDMONTON - It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday. Celebrating his 29th birthday, Ingram made 27 saves for his second ...
Apr 01, 2026
Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season
TORONTO - Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games with the Toronto Blue Jays: hit it up the middle. Sanchez went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in the first r...
Apr 01, 2026
