Category Archives: Sports
Stajan scores first in 14 games, Flames snap Canucks' win streak at six
CALGARY - Matt Stajan didn’t have to do much work to end his goalless drought. Stajan’s first goal in 14 games was the game-winner and Chad Johnson made 28 saves as the Calgary Flames buil...
Jan 07, 2017
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard upsets Zhang in Sydney for first win of 2017
SYDNEY, Australia - Canadian Eugenie Bouchard captured her first match of the year by upsetting Shuai Zhang of China 7-6(1), 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Sydney International tennis tournam...
Jan 07, 2017
Rumbling again, Thomas Rawls leads Seattle past Detroit 26-6
SEATTLE - The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to unmatched success over the past five seasons returned. A healthy dose of Thomas Rawls rumbling on the ground. A few timely throws by Russell ...
Jan 07, 2017
Butler scores 42, Bulls rally to beat Raptors 123-118 in OT
CHICAGO - Jimmy Butler wasn’t sure what to make of the “MVP! MVP!” chants. He insisted he’s not worrying about any trade rumours. He’s just trying to focus on the job at ...
Jan 07, 2017
Jessica Klimkait named outstanding female athlete, wins gold at Canadian championship
MONTREAL - Judoka Jessica Klimkait was named outstanding female athlete at the Elite National Championship on Saturday after winning gold. The 20-year-old Klimkait, of Whitby, Ont., went up against Qu...
Jan 07, 2017
Letestu scores OT winner, Oilers beat Devils 2-1
NEWARK, N.J. - Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fended off frustration, even though they were widely outplaying the New Jersey Devils and had little to show for their effort. Patience finally pa...
Jan 07, 2017
Leafs losing streak hits 13 against Montreal; nearly three years have passed since last win
TORONTO - Brendan Shanahan was still a few months from being hired as team president the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens. The Leafs losing streak against the Habs hit...
Jan 07, 2017
Braden Holtby shuts out Senators, Capitals win fifth straight
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators had a decent effort following their five-day break from the rink, but Braden Holtby had a better one. Holtby made 30 saves for his second straight shutout and fifth of the...
Jan 07, 2017
Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14
HOUSTON - Brock Osweiler redeemed himself after last month’s benching. Jadeveon Clowney established himself as a post-season force. And the Houston Texans got their first playoff victory since t...
Jan 07, 2017
Casey Scheidegger to face Silvana Tirinzoni for women's title at Canadian Open
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Casey Scheidegger was one loss away from being eliminated at the Canadian Open on Friday night. Less than 24 hours later she qualified for her first Grand Slam final. Scheide...
Jan 07, 2017
