Category Archives: Sports
Simon Wang makes history as highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL
LOS ANGELES - Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought him to Peacock Theater on Saturday morning had already been long and winding. Then he made history. The San Jose Sharks ch...
Jun 28, 2025
Blue Jays recall infielder Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo, option Roden to minors
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, the Jays optioned outfielder Alan Roden to Buffalo. Wagner has three home runs and 13 runs bat...
Jun 28, 2025
Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help...
Jun 28, 2025
Senators acquire defenceman Jordan Spence from Kings in exchange for picks
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. In exchange, the Senators are sending a 2025 third-round selection (67th overall) and a 2026 sixt...
Jun 28, 2025
Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury to two-year contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$950,000. Fleury, 28, had seven assi...
Jun 28, 2025
Canada women top Spain to advance to 3x3 hoops World Cup semifinal
ULAANBAATAR - Canada's women are off to the semifinals of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. Canada defeated Spain 11-10 on Saturday to advance. Canada will next face the Netherlands on Sunday, with the third-pl...
Jun 28, 2025
Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to six-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$5.35 million. Bahl, who turned 25 on ...
Jun 28, 2025
Canada's Aaron Brown: Grand Slam Track brought platform, professionalism to sport
It was meant to be quite the finale in the City of Stars this weekend. Instead, the inaugural Grand Slam Track season came to a halt with the cancellation of its final leg in Los Angeles earlier in Ju...
Jun 28, 2025
Canucks select Cootes with 15th pick at NHL draft; Flames snag Reschny at No. 18
LOS ANGELES - Braeden Cootes spent a year living in Vancouver. The Canucks' opening-round pick at the 2025 NHL draft is hoping it's eventually home for a long time. The first Canadian club to make a s...
Jun 27, 2025
Jets take Swedish defenceman Boumedienne with 28th pick at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES - The Winnipeg Jets took Swedish defenceman Sascha Boumedienne with the 28th overall pick in the NHL draft Friday. The six-foot-one, 175-pound Boumedienne registered three goals and 10 ass...
Jun 27, 2025
