Category Archives: Canadian Press
Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener
HOUSTON - Dallas Keuchel faced the New York Yankees in the post-season for the second time and the Houston Astros ace shut them down again. Keuchel struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings to help Hou...
Oct 16, 2017
GSP ignores Bisping barbs, promises to win comeback bout at UFC 217 in New York
TORONTO - It seemed only fitting that the UFC chose the Hockey Hall of Fame to hype Georges St-Pierre’s comeback fight against middleweight champion Michael Bisping. Back in 2010, UFC president ...
Oct 16, 2017
Whitecaps hope to clinch top playoff seeding with win over San Jose
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson doesn’t mind saying I told you so. If the Whitecaps defeat the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver will clinch first place ...
Oct 16, 2017
Jets winger Ehlers, Leafs centre Matthews, Caps centre Backstrom named NHL 3 stars
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets left-wing Nikolaj Ehlers, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Washington Capitals centre Nicklas Backstrom have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. ...
Oct 16, 2017
Star Senators defenceman to make season debut after recovering from foot surgery
OTTAWA - Fresh off a romp through Western Canada, the Ottawa Senators are getting a huge momentum boost with the return of superstar defenceman Erik Karlsson. The Senators’ captain will be back ...
Oct 16, 2017
Early games against Warriors, Spurs to put Raptors' 'culture reset' to the test
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are about to find out if their culture reset has been successful. A second-round sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers in last year’s playoffs painted a potentially blea...
Oct 16, 2017
Los Angeles honours Tommy Lasorda as Dodgers enter NLCS
LOS ANGELES - As the Dodgers head into Game 1 of the NL Championship Series, the Los Angeles City Council has honoured former manager Tommy Lasorda with a celebration of his recent 90th birthday. Coun...
Oct 16, 2017
Al Michaels sorry for 'Sunday Night Football' Weinstein joke
DENVER - NBC play-by-play man Al Michaels has quickly apologized after making a joke about Harvey Weinstein during “Sunday Night Football.” Michaels mused in the middle of the third quarte...
Oct 16, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games NHL Philadelphia 5 Florida 1 Pittsburgh 5 N.Y. Rangers 4 (OT) Toronto 2 Washington 0 Vancouver 3 Ottawa 0 New Jersey 5 Tampa Bay 4 (SO) Nashville 4 Colorado 1 Columbus 5 Winnipeg...
Oct 16, 2017
Kaepernick files grievance against NFL, alleging collusion
NEW YORK - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his prote...
Oct 16, 2017