Category Archives: Sports
Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand b...
Dec 2, 2024
World pairs champs Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps withdraw from Grand Prix Final due to his illness
GRENOBLE, France (AP) - World pairs champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada withdrew from the prestigious Grand Prix Final on Monday because Deschamps is recovering from an illn...
Dec 2, 2024
Canada's Steve Bauer, Alex Cataford move up at Israel-Premier Tech cycling team
Canadians Steve Bauer and Alex Cataford have new jobs with the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team. Bauer moves from sport director to sporting manager while Cataford, who has retired from racing, become...
Dec 2, 2024
Sharks' Celebrini named NHL first star, Canucks defenceman Hughes takes second star
NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording seven points over four games. Celebrini, who was named NHL rookie of the month a day ea...
Dec 2, 2024
Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier
LONDON - Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against Hungary, the International Tennis Federation said Monday. As one of the nations that reached the Davis Cup Final ...
Dec 2, 2024
NHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for embellishment
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a d...
Dec 2, 2024
Blue Bombers agree to terms on one-year extension with star tackle Stanley Bryant
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with left tackle Stanley Bryant on a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Monday. The six-foot-five 319-pound Bryant was scheduled t...
Dec 2, 2024
Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva retires from competitive skeleton racing
CALGARY - Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva is retiring from competitive skeleton racing. The Ottawa native earned five World Cup victories over her 11-year career. The 36-year-old Rahneva also won bro...
Dec 2, 2024
Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich
MUNICH - Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been handed a one-month driving ban after being pulled over by police in Munich last week. A source confirmed the 24-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was sto...
Dec 2, 2024
Hockey Canada invites 32 players to national junior team selection camp
CALGARY - Hockey Canada is inviting 32 players to the national junior team selection camp next week in Ottawa. Four goaltenders, 10 defencemen and 18 forwards are on the list for the four-day camp sta...
Dec 2, 2024
