Category Archives: Sports
Yakupov scores in return but McDavid's two points lead Oilers over Blues
EDMONTON - Players from other teams are starting to take note of what could finally be significant improvement from the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Oilers won their...
Oct 20, 2016
Ogwumike lifts Sparks to WNBA title, beat Lynx 77-76
MINNEAPOLIS - Nneka Ogwumike’s short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the ...
Oct 20, 2016
Staal scores twice as Wild beat Maple Leafs, 3-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Eric Staal signed with the Minnesota Wild ready to prove his skills hadn’t diminished despite slipping to 13 goals in 83 games last season. Through four games, Staal’s sc...
Oct 20, 2016
Three Canadians reach finals at Saguenay National Bank Challenger
SAGUENAY, Que. - Aleksandra Wozniak and Bianca Andreescu have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Saguenay National Bank Challenger after picking up victories on Thursday. They will join Charlotte R...
Oct 20, 2016
Price makes 27 saves, Weber scores as Canadiens down Coyotes 5-2
MONTREAL - Carey Price didn’t have to be spectacular in his return to Montreal’s net, but he did enough to secure the win in his much-anticipated season debut. Price made 27 saves in his f...
Oct 20, 2016
Stampeders look to run the table at home with win over sinking Argos
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts have very different motivations heading into their game at McMahon Stadium on Friday night. While the Stampeders (14-1-1) want to cap off an unde...
Oct 20, 2016
Penn State former president calls aides' charges 'injustice'
BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Former Penn State President Graham Spanier testified Thursday that he issued a statement the day two of his top lieutenants were charged in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scan...
Oct 20, 2016
Former middleweight champ Lemeiux not taking little-known Rios lightly
MONTREAL - After two fights on the road, David Lemieux wanted one at home, even if it was against a little known but potentially dangerous opponent. The former middleweight champion from Montreal (35-...
Oct 20, 2016
Florida businessman pleads guilty in FIFA corruption case
NEW YORK - A Florida businessman pleaded guilty in New York to conspiracy charges Thursday in a scheme to pay bribes to high-ranking soccer officials in exchange for media and marketing rights to inte...
Oct 20, 2016
Redblacks need quick improvement at TD Place as playoffs approach
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have struggled at TD Place this season and have little time to turn things around before the playoffs. With a victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Friday night, the Redbl...
Oct 20, 2016
