Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Reagan Carey is bringing her Olympic gold medal-winning resume to lead the Premier Hockey Federation through a critical offseason of expansion and the looming threat of competing for talent with a second North American pro women’s hockey league. The PHF announced Tuesday that the former head of USA Hockey’s women’s […]
Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant fell to Scotland’s Eve Muirhead and Bobby Lammie 8-4 on Monday in a clash of two of the top teams at the world mixed doubles curling championship. The win elevates Scotland to 4-0, tied with the United States atop Group B. Canada sits third […]
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf skated in with the puck on his stick and a clear path to goal. With an entire building practically begging him to shoot, the Anaheim Ducks’ longtime captain glanced left, spun right and feathered a breathtaking, behind-the-back pass to trailing teammate Adam Henrique, who […]
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) – Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began. At 6 a.m. in Hopkinton, Race Director Dave McGillivray sent out a group of about 20 from […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 without Auston Matthews on Sunday night. The Toronto win sets a franchise record for both wins (50) and points (106) in a season. Pierre Engvall also had […]
PHILADELPHIA – In Game 1 of their first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors got hit in the mouth and now it’s on them to make adjustments and fight back in Game 2 Monday night. The Raptors took all sorts of blows in Saturday’s 131-111 loss. There was […]
NEW YORK (AP) – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4 Wednesday night. George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in […]
ZURICH (AP) – Ukraine’s bid to qualify for the Word Cup will resume on June 1 against Scotland after its playoff semifinal in Glasgow was postponed in March due to the country being invaded by Russia. FIFA on Thursday also said the delayed playoff final in that bracket against Wales […]
LANGFORD, B.C. – Shelina Zadorsky scored a late tying goal as the Canadian women’s soccer team settled for a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Monday. Zadorsky headed home a cross from Janine Beckie in the 88th minute, much to the delight of a boisterous sold-out crowd of 5,434 at Starlight […]
LONDON (AP) – The Australian state of Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. It will be the first-ever predominantly regional Commonwealth Games with events in several cities and regional hubs including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland. Australia has hosted five other times. In […]
LAS VEGAS – Canada’s Brad Gushue didn’t mince words after settling for silver on Sunday at the world men’s curling championship. “Just the worst ice I’ve ever curled on in a major championship,” he said. “I’ve played at some curling clubs that were poor. But not in a world championship.” […]
TORONTO – It’s been a solid start to the Toronto Blue Jays’ season, winning their first home-opening series at Rogers Centre in three years. Santiago Espinal said after Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers that it’s a joy for the players to come to Toronto’s clubhouse every day. He believes […]
