Category Archives: Sports
'Hockey becomes your life': Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini navigating 1st NHL season
Macklin Celebrini grabbed a glove full of pucks. The horn had just sounded to end warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena. The ice crew patiently waited as the San Jose Sharks rookie collected his haul and divid...
Mar 5, 2025
Another Canadian looks to make mark in pro soccer from start in refugee camp
TORONTO - Like many young Canadian soccer players, Nyota Katembo loves watching Canada captain Alphonso Davies at work. But it's not just for the Bayern Munich star's exciting style of play. The two s...
Mar 5, 2025
Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The As...
Mar 5, 2025
Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday that Olivier signed a six-year deal worth $18 million. ...
Mar 5, 2025
Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The As...
Mar 5, 2025
Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Wayne Gretzky was so able to control hockey games from behind the net that the area became known as "Gretzky's office," as he put up more assists than anyone else in NHL history ...
Mar 5, 2025
Intact partners with Northern Super League, adding to women's sports sponsorships
Intact Financial Corporation is doubling down on its investment in women's sports. Intact Insurance, whose partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League was announced in November, is becomin...
Mar 5, 2025
Canada-Netherlands cricket matchup in World League play called off due to rain
WINDHOEK - Canada's cricket game against the Netherlands was abandoned Wednesday without a single ball played due to rain. The two were slated to meet in ICC Men's Cricket World League 2 play at Wande...
Mar 5, 2025
NHL roundup: Hurricanes heating up as they clip Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) - Jordan Martinook had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. Jordan Staal also scored for Carolina in its third win in four ga...
Mar 5, 2025
LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason Tuesday night. James surpassed the mark with a 3-pointer ear...
Mar 5, 2025
