Category Archives: Sports
Passing on the puck: Jonathan Roy forges ahead with pop music career
TORONTO - As the son of a legendary NHL goalie, singer-songwriter Jonathan Roy knows his family name offers a distinct career advantage, even in the music industry. But his Hall of Fame father’s...
Jan 27, 2017
Canada's Osborne-Paradis eyeing downhill podium after promising 6th-place finish
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Canadian skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis knows if he keeps posting results like he did Friday, podium appearances will soon follow. The 32-year-old from Vancouver was si...
Jan 27, 2017
Raptors guard DeRozan to miss third straight game with ankle sprain
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will try to end their slump without all-star guard DeMar DeRozan. The team’s leading scorer will be sidelined for a third straight game with a right ankle sprain wh...
Jan 27, 2017
Canadian Chambers among four veteran players let go by Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Receiver Shamawd Chambers, who was the top Canadian in the 2015 Grey Cup game, was among four veteran players released Friday by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Also let go were quarterback Mit...
Jan 27, 2017
McDavid, Matthews and Laine headline slate of first-time NHL all-stars
LOS ANGELES - John Scott absorbed every bit of oxygen at last year’s NHL all-star weekend. The starring attraction in Hollywood this January won’t be an unlikely enforcer taking part in th...
Jan 27, 2017
Canada's Kaya Turski back and looking for a reboot at Winter X Games
One of the most decorated freestyle skiers in Winter X Games history expects to feel nervous Saturday. Kaya Turski returns to the annual extreme sports festival in Aspen, Colo., after a two-year absen...
Jan 27, 2017
To stand out at Super Bowl 51, ads are going for stunts
NEW YORK - Lady Gaga is reportedly entertaining an unusual twist on her Super Bowl halftime show, which - though it’s not confirmed - she could perform from the roof of the stadium. If that come...
Jan 27, 2017
Political football: For some, Super Bowl reflects US divide
BOSTON - Not even the grandest of American sports spectacles is immune to the nation’s deep political divisions. Patriots fans have spent nearly two full seasons being reminded of the close frie...
Jan 27, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games NHL N.Y. Islanders 3 Montreal 1 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 2 Toronto 1 Los Angeles 3 Carolina 0 Washington 5 New Jersey 2 Florida 2 Tampa Bay 1 (OT) Calgary 3 Ottawa 2 (...
Jan 26, 2017
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL N.Y. Islanders 3 Montreal 1 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 2 Toronto 1 Los Angeles 3 Carolina 0 Washington 5 New Jersey 2 Florida 2 Tampa Bay 1 (OT) Calgary 3 Ottawa 2 (...
Jan 26, 2017
