Category Archives: Sports
Scherbak latest in rash of concussions on injury-riddled Canadiens
BROSSARD, Que. - The announcement Wednesday that forward prospect Nikita Scherbak will miss the last two games of the season with a concussion was just the latest bad news for the Montreal Canadiens. ...
Apr 04, 2018
Soaking It Up: Patrick Marleau has come as advertised for young Maple Leafs
TORONTO - When the Toronto Maple Leafs get to their locker room for the second intermission, either at home or on the road, one thing is certain. Patrick Marleau is heading to the cold tub. The 38-yea...
Apr 04, 2018
California water polo coach charged with molesting 7 girls
LOS ANGELES - A coach who ran a club affiliated with USA Water Polo has been charged with the sexual abuse of seven underage female players during one-on-one coaching sessions, prosecutors said Wednes...
Apr 04, 2018
Canadian Nathan Shepherd keeping busy schedule leading up to NFL draft
It’s becoming the longest and most labour-intensive job interview of Nathan Shepherd’s young life. Since completing the 2017 season at Fort Hays State University, the Canadian defensive li...
Apr 04, 2018
Canada's Gushue joins leaders at men's world curling championship
LAS VEGAS - Brad Gushue decided the best play was not making one at the men’s world curling championship Wednesday. The Canadian skip told vice Mark Nichols to throw through the rings in the fif...
Apr 04, 2018
Rain then fireworks kick off Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast
GOLD COAST, Australia - Fireworks followed rain Thursday as the 21st Commonwealth Games opened on the Gold Coast complete with a beach party featuring dancing lifeguards and a floating white whale and...
Apr 04, 2018
After pre-Olympic odyssey, Sean Burke staying closer to home ahead of worlds
Sean Burke found himself in far-flung airports and arenas the last time he was tasked with picking a team. His current job, at least on the surface, seems a lot more straightforward. The co-general ma...
Apr 04, 2018
Five Canadian gamers in pool of 102 players eligible for NBA 2K draft
Five Canadian gamers have made their way into the pool of 102 players who will become the NBA 2K League’s first professionals when the inaugural season tips off in May. The esports league featur...
Apr 04, 2018
Vancouver-born Angela Lee and brother Christian featured in MMA title fights
There will be brother-and-sister title fights on the One Championship MMA card May 18 in Singapore. Vancouver-born (Unstoppable) Angela Lee defends her atomweight crown against Japanese veteran Mei (V...
Apr 04, 2018
Canadian women look to, rule Gold Coast beach, earn Commonwealth Games gold
GOLD COAST, Australia - Beach volleyball and Australia’s Gold Coast seem like a match made in heaven. And Canadian Sarah Pavan can’t wait to make some history there. Pavan, from Kitchener,...
Apr 04, 2018
