Category Archives: Sports
Flyers win third in a row with 3-2 shootout decision over struggling Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in a shootout and the visiting Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2, extending the hosts' losing streak to four games on Monday. Willi...
Mar 02, 2026
Coaching shakeup, management questions swirl around Canadian women's hockey team
CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey team leadership is in transition after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the United States in the Olympic Games final. Head coach Troy Ryan has indicated he likely won...
Mar 02, 2026
Oilers acquire defenceman Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round draft pick in 2028
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The Blackhawks will retain 50 per cent...
Mar 02, 2026
Max Scherzer doesn't wait before throwing bullpen in spring training for Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in spring training Monday for the Toronto Blue Jays, even before the reigning American League champions formally agreed to terms with the Amer...
Mar 02, 2026
Former Raptor Jontay Porter, who was banned from NBA for gambling, to play in independent league
SEATTLE (AP) - Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA in 2024 after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered ...
Mar 02, 2026
US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'
ATLANTA (AP) - The runner who was leading the women's race at the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field t...
Mar 02, 2026
Jays slugger Barger hits grand slam in pre-season loss to Red Sox
DUNEDIN - Addison Barger hit a grand slam and starter Cody Ponce worked two innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 7-6 decision to the Boston Red Sox in pre-season play on Monday afternoon. Barger...
Mar 02, 2026
'I need to be better': Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - It's been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn't been the franchise star ex...
Mar 02, 2026
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year's NHL ...
Mar 02, 2026