The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — Veteran defensive Jovon Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday to retire as a member of the CFL club. Johnson, 36, spent six of his 12 CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2008-13). During that time, Johnson was twice a CFL all-star […]
National Sports
The Associated PressMark Didtler TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are likely to miss New York’s opener at Baltimore on March 26 because of their injuries. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Judge is having more tests to determine the cause of soreness in […]
The Associated PressMark Didtler TAMPA, Fla.–Yankees outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are likely to miss New York’s opener at Baltimore on March 26 because of their injuries. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Judge is having more tests to determine the cause of soreness in the right […]
The Canadian Press Editor’s Note:Will be Updated KINGSTON, Ont. — Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador defeated Nunavut’s Jake Higgs 7-2 on Tuesday morning at the Tim Hortons Brier. The two-time national men’s curling champion led 5-0 after three ends. The teams shook hands once the minimum eight ends were […]
The Associated PressMike Cook Alex Ovechkin scored twice as part of a three-point night and the Washington Capitals ended a season-high four-game road slide by holding off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 last night. Richard Panik and Tom Wilson also scored, Evgeny Kuznetsov had two assists, and Braden Holtby stopped 37 […]
The Associated PressTim Reynolds PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.–Moments after getting his first career PGA Tour win, Sungjae Im took a moment to reflect on what it means. Not for himself–for his homeland, and for those dealing with a virus that has the world on edge. The 21-year-old South Korean started […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong KINGSTON, Ont.–There’s no mistaking Team Wild Card lead Colin Hodgson on the ice at the Tim Hortons Brier. A Grim Reaper tattoo is featured prominently on his ink-loaded right arm. Skull and crossbone symbols run up and down his curling broom. Combined with his hairstyle–a thick […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong KINGSTON, Ont.–With four national men’s curling titles to his credit, Kevin Koe already has a Hall of Fame resume. Winning another Tim Hortons Brier crown would put his name into the record books. The defending champ will skip the Canada entry when the main draw begins […]
The Associated PressBrian Mahoney The Toronto Raptors have done it once already, chasing down a Milwaukee Bucks team that seemed to be sprinting to the NBA Finals. Catching them in the standings this season seems unlikely, with the Bucks (49-8) on their way perhaps to one of the best records […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer MOOSE JAW, Sask.–A dream team of former skips came together to earn a Canadian women’s curling championship yesterday. Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson beat Ontario’s Rachel Homan 8-7 in an extra end to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. “This means absolutely the world […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Toronto Maple Leafs shipped goalie Michael Hutchinson to the Colorado Avalanche for defenceman Calle Rosen ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline. Hutchinson, 29, appeared in 15 games with the Leafs this season, posting a 4-9-1 record, a 3.66 goals-against average and an .886 save percentage before […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer While Vancouver celebrates the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the man who co-led the bid and headed the organizing committee wants the city to do it again in 2030. John Furlong told the Vancouver Board of Trade in a speech today […]
