The Canadian Press KRASNOYARSK, Russia–Mackenzie Zacharias of Altona, Man., split her games on the final day of round-robin play at the world junior curling championship while Winnipeg’s Jacques Gauthier dropped a 6-5 decision to Scotland’s James Craik. The Canadian teams had previously secured playoff berths but the semifinal matchups weren’t […]
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The Canadian Press MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Marco Scandella to St. Louis on Tuesday for the Blues’ second-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2021. Scandella has 12 points (4-8) in 51 games this season. The Blues also placed defenceman […]
The Associated Press LONDON — China forfeited a Davis Cup tie on Tuesday because its men’s tennis team cannot travel to Romania next month. The International Tennis Federation cited increased restrictions in response to the current coronavirus outbreak‚ for the decision. China was to play in Piatra Neamt, Romania, on […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American linebacker Micah Awe to a two-year contract Monday. The six-foot, 225-pound Awe had been on the free-agent market since Tuesday. Awe had 44 tackles, six special-teams tackles, a sack and interception in 10 games last season with Toronto. Awe […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Through 15 consecutive victories, the Toronto Raptors have proven fearless in the face of adversity, unfazed by countless injuries. And they’ve made Canadian pro sports history in the process. The Raptors roared to their 15th win in a row last night, beating the revamped Minnesota Timberwolves […]
The Canadian PressCarol Schram VANCOUVER–The final score made the win look easy, but Jacob Markstrom was the difference as the Vancouver Canucks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday. “You’ve gotta come up with some timely saves,” said Markstrom, who made 36 […]
The Canadian PressJim Brender WINNIPEG–Andrew Copp may have found his calling playing centre. Moving from the wing to the middle due to injuries, the Winnipeg forward has been a force for the Winnipeg Jets lately. Copp scored the go-ahead goal as part of a four-goal third period, and the Jets […]
The Associated PressRob Harris LONDON–Now that Mercedes has signed a sponsorship with one of Britain’s richest people, the Formula One team has to secure a long-term commitment from world champion Lewis Hamilton. Jim Ratcliffe’s chemical giant INEOS has a five-year deal with Mercedes, but Hamilton is entering the last season […]
The Canadian Press Toronto FC’s new jersey is said to represent the diversity of cultures living in the Toronto area. The Whitecaps’ 2020 “Wave” jersey offers a reflection of Vancouver and the water that surrounds the city. The Montreal Impact’s new kit sports the shape of the province of Quebec […]
The Associated PressArnie Stapleton A year ago, Bill Belichick borrowed heavily from Vic Fangio’s blueprints to throttle the high-scoring Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl. Fangio’s brilliant game plan in the Bears’ 15-6 win over LA in Week 14 provided the backbone of New England’s 13-3 victory in Super […]
The Canadian Press ST. MARYS, Ont.–Former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman and two-time World Series champion John Olerud headlines the four-man class that will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this summer. Olerud, along with New Westminster, B.C., native Justin Morneau, former Blue Jays pitcher Duane Ward […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner MIAMI–Patrick Mahomes needed just the waning minutes of Super Bowl 54 to end a whole lot of frustration. A championship 50 years in the making for the Kansas City Chiefs. A two-decade wait for an NFL title for coach Andy Reid. All it took was falling […]
