Category Archives: Sports
Calgary's Wilm takes bronze in 100-metre backstroke at short-course worlds
BUDAPEST - Calgary swimmer Ingrid Wilm picked up her second medal of the short-course world championships Wednesday after finishing third in the women's 100-metre backstroke. Wilm finished in 55.75 se...
Dec 11, 2024
Former Raptors Carter, McGrady among 10 limited partners who've joined Bills' ownership group
IRVING, Texas (AP) - NBA Hall of Famers and former Toronto Raptors Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills' ownership group. The noncontrolling, ...
Dec 11, 2024
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024
Crocker's four point night leads Raiders past Warriors
The Prince Albert Raiders were looking to get back into the win column on Tuesday night as they played host to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Even though Moose Jaw has traded some star players away, they sti...
Dec 11, 2024
Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves
Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre - one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents - might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease o...
Dec 11, 2024
World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to become Canadian citizen
MONTREAL - World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is becoming a Canadian citizen. Stellato-Dudek will take the oath of citizenship on Wednesday in Montreal, after which she'll be eligible ...
Dec 11, 2024
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko looks to build on first start of the season
VANCOUVER - It was a whirlwind day for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. Nearly eight months after he was injured in the first game of Vancouver's playoff run, Demko returned to the crease Tues...
Dec 11, 2024
NHL roundup: Avalanche defeat Penguins 6-2, Rantanen records 10th career hat trick
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Rantanen, playing in his 600th g...
Dec 11, 2024
Draisaitl doesn't mind if his ugly goal helps Oilers beat Lightning 2-1
EDMONTON - It wasn't how Leon Draisaitl envisioned getting his league-leading 20th goal of the season, but he's perfectly fine with it. Draisaitl had the game-winning goal and an assist as the Edmonto...
Dec 11, 2024
Holloway plays overtime hero, St. Louis Blues edge Vancouver Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER - Dylan Holloway scored a minute and 40 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Robert Thomas had a goal and two assist...
Dec 10, 2024
