The Canadian Press MIAMI–Manager Ernie Whitt wishes more Canadian big-leaguers were willing to play at the World Baseball Classic. Whitt spoke about his roster struggles shortly after being eliminated from the WBC following an 8-0 loss to the U.S. yesterday. “For us to compete at this level, we have to […]
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The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PALM HARBOR, Fla.–Tiger Woods won’t be at the Arnold Palmer Invitational next week and still doesn’t know when he will play again. Woods announced on his website last night that ongoing rest and rehabilitation on his back will keep him away from Bay Hill and the […]
The Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla.–Jim Herman was persuaded to play the Valspar Championship by an influential acquaintance, and he made it pay off yesterday with a nine-under 62 for a two-shot lead. No, it wasn’t U.S. President Donald Trump this time. Herman wasn’t getting much out of his game–three […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong ST. JOHN’S, N.L.–The pre-tournament favourites are playing like contenders this week at the Tim Hortons Brier. The round-robin essentially has gone as expected at Mile One Centre, with top skips like Brad Gushue, Kevin Koe, Mike McEwen, and Brad Jacobs battling for position near the top […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–Third-period leads haven’t always turned out well for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, but they managed to protect a big one last night. Frederik Andersen came up with 36 saves, including 19 in the final 20 minutes, as the Leafs edged the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 […]
The Associated Press MIAMI–Jose Bautista homered and drove in four runs yesterday as the Dominican Republic opened its bid for a second-straight World Baseball Classic title with a 9-2 victory against Canada. Welington Castillo added a two-run homer for the Dominicans, who went 8-0 to win the 2013 title. Before […]
By David Sharp The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — Gone are the days when cyclists had to put away their bikes for the winter. These days, hard-core riders are staying outdoors year round thanks to “fat bikes” that allow them to conquer winter’s worst instead of staying indoors on a […]
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS–Toronto centre Jonas Valanciunas clearly wasn’t intimidated by a Pelicans’ frontcourt featuring all-stars DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis. The Lithuanian seven-footer turned in one of his best performances this season, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, as the Raptors emerged with a 94-87 victory last […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Teammates Nick Bonino and Evgeni Malkin had different kinds of hat tricks last night. Bonino led the way with three goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins dumped the Winnipeg Jets 7-4 for their third-straight win. It was his second career three-goal game–scoring the Penguins’ first, fourth, and […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong ST. JOHN’S, N.L.–Three-time champion John Morris is the only skip in the Tim Hortons Brier main draw who throws third but still calls the game. It’s a set-up that has worked well for Morris and B.C. fourth Jim Cotter since they reunited last spring. “There’s people […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel BOCA RATON, Fla.–Gary Bettman’s voice was muffled and he was coughing profusely, but the tone of the NHL commissioner with regard to the 2018 Olympics remained the same. “There’s absolutely nothing new,” said Bettman, seemingly under the weather yesterday morning at the conclusion of the GM […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong ST. JOHN’S, N.L.–You can excuse curling fans for doing a double-take at the Tim Hortons Brier. Legendary skip Kevin Martin is sporting familiar Alberta colours at the national men’s curling championship this week at Mile One Centre. The 2010 Olympic champion is back at the Brier […]
