Category Archives: Sports
Oilers fans help sing U.S. national anthem after microphone failure
EDMONTON - The “Star-Spangled Banner” got a unique rendition on Sunday night at Rogers Place. Canadian country singer Brett Kissel came out to sing the U.S. national anthem decked out in a...
Apr 30, 2017
Rachel Homan caps impressive season with Champions Cup title
CALGARY - Rachel Homan capped an impressive season of curling by winning the Champions Cup. The Ottawa skip downed Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 5-4 in the title draw at Canada Olympic Park on Sunday...
Apr 30, 2017
Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of B.C. Lions great Geroy Simon, dies
VANCOUVER - Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, the wife of B.C. Lions director of Canadian scouting Geroy Simon, has died, the team announced on Sunday. The cause of death wasn’t released. “We are devas...
Apr 30, 2017
Gibbons expects suspension after errant Archer throw sails behind Bautista
TORONTO - Chris Archer said he didn’t mean it. Jose Bautista wasn’t sure. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons expects action from the league either way. After striking out Kevin Pillar to start...
Apr 30, 2017
Predators take 2-1 series lead, beating St. Louis Blues 3-1
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Predators finally had a chance to show how they would react to their first loss this post-season. Returning home, they put their deep scoring on display and bounced back with...
Apr 30, 2017
Chelsea keeps Tottenham 4 points behind in title pursuit
LONDON - Chelsea passed the toughest test of the title run-in to keep Tottenham at arm’s length. Antonio Conte’s side took 66 minutes to break through Everton’s resistance on Sunday ...
Apr 30, 2017
Senators, Rangers, glad for extra day off ahead of Game 3 of series in New York
OTTAWA - Both the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators are happy to have an extra day off between games, but for different reasons. The Senators hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference...
Apr 30, 2017
Raptors relished chance to prepare for Cavaliers in Eastern Conference semis
TORONTO - Last year’s playoff preparation for the Cleveland Cavaliers was like a virtual all-nighter, a cram session for the conference finals. The Raptors were tired. They’d played almost...
Apr 30, 2017
Sanchez leaves after one inning, bullpen steps up as Jays top Rays
TORONTO - Aaron Sanchez looked down at his finger and saw the blood a handful of pitches into his start. All he could think about then was finishing the inning. So he did. Sanchez threw 13 pitches, er...
Apr 30, 2017
Bills fire GM Whaley, scouting staff 1 day after NFL draft
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Whether it was sitting together in a golf cart watching training camp or sharing dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant, Bills owner Terry Pegula and general manager Doug Whaley...
Apr 30, 2017
