Category Archives: Sports
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre to serve as cornerman at UFC 315 in Montreal
When Georges St-Pierre introduced Canada before its Four Nations Face-Off showdown against the United States at the Bell Centre in February, three fights followed in a span of nine seconds. On May 10,...
Apr 23, 2025
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the South Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canad...
Apr 23, 2025
'Absolutely bonkers': Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the club last made the playoffs. The absence was felt not just at the Canad...
Apr 23, 2025
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it f...
Apr 23, 2025
Sex assault trial expected to start today for five former world junior hockey players
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to begin today in London, Ont. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Alex F...
Apr 23, 2025
Hurricanes push past Devils for 2-0 lead in 1st-round playoff series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Martinook scored a go-ahead shorthanded goal in the second period and Frederik Andersen came up big in net all night to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Dev...
Apr 23, 2025
Kaprizov nets 3 points, Wild beat Knights 5-2 to tie series 1-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist Tuesday night as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff s...
Apr 23, 2025
Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win ...
Apr 22, 2025
Senators have plenty of positive takeaways despite overtime loss to Leafs in Game 2
TORONTO - The same struggles that plagued the Ottawa Senators in their series opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs looked like they returned for Game 2 on Tuesday night. An impressive Ottawa turnaro...
Apr 22, 2025
NHL playoffs: Hurricanes push past Devils 3-1 for 2-0 lead in first-round series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Martinook scored a go-ahead short-handed goal in the second period and Frederik Andersen came up big in net all night to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey De...
Apr 22, 2025
