Category Archives: Sports
Coyotes score three times on the power play, down Canucks in pre-season action
VANCOUVER - Ben Hutton was last season’s training camp surprise for the Vancouver Canucks. The second-year defenceman showed his offensive potential in one burst on Monday night. Hutton grabbed ...
Oct 03, 2016
Vikings deny Beckham, mystify Manning in 24-10 win vs. NYG
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota’s defence denied Odell Beckham Jr. all night and forced two turnovers that led to 10 points, and the Vikings mystified Eli Manning yet again during a 24-10 victory Monday...
Oct 03, 2016
Nuggets offence shows promise in 108-106 pre-season win over Raptors in Calgary
CALGARY - There were signs the Denver Nuggets could get the scoring boost they sorely need in a 108-106 pre-season win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Denver ranked in the bottom third of NBA team...
Oct 03, 2016
Kyle Connor continues to impress in pre-season, leads Jets past Senators 4-2
WINNIPEG - Every time Kyle Connor has stepped on the ice in a game for the Winnipeg Jets, he’s left his mark. The highly touted rookie forward scored the deciding goal on the power play as the J...
Oct 03, 2016
Toronto Argonauts release four receivers after disappointing loss to Als
TORONTO - It didn’t take Scott Milanovich long to make changes. The Toronto Argonauts released American receivers Vidal Hazelton, Kevin Elliott, Tori Gurley and Phil Bates on Monday. The moves c...
Oct 03, 2016
Argonauts release international receivers Elliot, Hazelton, Gurley and Bates
TORONTO - International receivers Kevin Elliot, Vidal Hazelton, Tori Gurley and Phil Bates were all released by the Toronto Argonauts on Monday night. The Argonauts also announced the signing of inter...
Oct 03, 2016
Tatiana Maslany, Kiefer Sutherland, Lanny McDonald among Walk of Fame presenters
TORONTO - Emmy-winning “Orphan Black” star Tatiana Maslany will be among the presenters at the upcoming Canada’s Walk of Fame induction ceremony. Joining Maslany are two previous ind...
Oct 03, 2016
Streaking Calgary Stampeders officially on a historic CFL unbeaten run
It’s a historic streak for Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell threw two TD passes to lead Calgary past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 36-17 on Saturday night at Tim Hortons Field. Th...
Oct 03, 2016
Canadian guard Jamal Murray ready to spark Denver Nuggets offence
CALGARY - Jamal Murray’s college coach predicted the Canadian would lead the NBA in rookie scoring this season. Murray comes armed with the confidence to do so. “I know I can score. Everyb...
Oct 03, 2016
Diamondbacks fire Stewart, Hale after another losing season
PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks have fired general manager Dave Stewart and manager Chip Hale after a second consecutive losing season. The team announced in a release on Monday that it will discus...
Oct 03, 2016
