Category Archives: Sports
NHL adds centralized concussion spotters to player safety protocols
NEW YORK - Centralized spotters observing games on television were added to the NHL’s concussion prevention protocols on Tuesday night. The league already had in-arena spotters placed at all NHL...
Oct 11, 2016
Johnny Gaudreau back in Calgary Flames fold in time for season-opener
CALGARY - There wasn’t time to bring Johnny Gaudreau all the way up to speed in his first practice this season with the Calgary Flames. Glen Gulutzan settled for incorporating Gaudreau into the ...
Oct 11, 2016
Struggling Redblacks turn to veteran quarterback Henry Burris
OTTAWA - With the Ottawa Redblacks struggling to find ways to win, the team is hoping its oldest player can make a difference. The Redblacks will turn to veteran quarterback Henry Burris Friday night ...
Oct 11, 2016
Andersen out to solidify Toronto crease that's shuffled through hopeful No. 1's
TORONTO - There were three sticks in the hand of Maple Leafs assistant equipment manager Bobby Hastings, and Frederik Andersen had to choose which two would travel with him to Ottawa. The 27-year-old ...
Oct 11, 2016
Flames sign veteran forward Kris Versteeg to one-year deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Kris Versteeg to a one-year contract. Versteeg, who was in training camp with the rival Edmonton Oilers, split the 2015-16 campaign between Carolina an...
Oct 11, 2016
Mistrial sought in rape lawsuit against Derrick Rose
LOS ANGELES - A judge in the trial of a rape lawsuit against NBA star Derrick Rose and two other men said Tuesday that he’s considering a mistrial after criticizing the plaintiff’s lawyers...
Oct 11, 2016
Leafs claim former Bruins prospect off waivers; Griffith had 77 points in AHL last season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed 23-year-old Seth Griffith off waivers on Tuesday afternoon. A former fifth-round pick of the Boston Bruins, Griffith scored 24 goals and 77 points in 57 games...
Oct 11, 2016
Saskatchewan Roughriders hold practice on grass in front of Parliament building
It’s not every day a CFL quarterback gets to call a play sending the prime minister downfield. The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their workout Tuesday on the lush grass of Parliament Hill in Ott...
Oct 11, 2016
Blue Jays turn to right-hander Marco Estrada to start Game 1 of ALCS
Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada set the early tone for the American League Division Series in his start last week in Texas. The Blue Jays are hoping for a repeat performance in the AL Championship ...
Oct 11, 2016
49ers name Colin Kaepernick starting quarterback
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers are putting their future back into Colin Kaepernick’s hands. Coach Chip Kelly announced the decision Tuesday to bench Blaine Gabbert and to give bac...
Oct 11, 2016
