Tag Archives: Sports

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning gave his goalie coach Ian Clark a gentle ribbing as the NHL's free agency period opened on Friday.  "I joked with Ian this morning - 'You're doing to...

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ground running in NHL free agency by welcoming some gritty, local flavour up front.By the time the sun went down, they had addressed a big need on their blue ...

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL plans a two-phased start to its 2020-21 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirteen of the 25 active teams will begin play Dec. 11 and the other 12 kick off on Jan. 15, 20...

NEW YORK - During an era when the Yankees won the World Series so routinely it was joked that rooting for them was like rooting for General Motors, their ace pitcher owned the most fitting nickname: "...

VANCOUVER - It's been a rough season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but striker Lucas Cavallini is simply trying to stay positive.  "I don't want to get frustrated anymore, I don't want to get upse...

PARIS - The Latest from the French Open (all times local): ___ 2:30 a.m. The sports psychologist working at the French Open with women's finalist Iga Swiatek says she'll use the 19-year-old's defeat i...

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are bringing Paul Stastny back to help fill a gaping hole left by the long-term injury of a team stalwart.  Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed Friday t...

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed Victor Mete to a one-year, US $735,000 extension. The 22-year-old Mete had four goals and seven assists in 51 games with the Canadiens last season. The fi...

TORONTO - Mike Keogh finds himself in a similar position to the surviving members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Miami remains the NFL's last unbeaten team, capping a perfect 17-0 run by downing Washingt...

A win Sunday in Cincinnati and Toronto FC becomes the first MLS team to clinch a playoff berth in the pandemic-rejigged season. A tie might do it too. League-leading Toronto (10-2-4) can qualify for t...