Category Archives: Sports

Abbandonato, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies beat Halifax Mooseheads for Memorial Cup
HALIFAX - The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies have won their first Memorial Cup. Peter Abbandonato scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as Rouyn-Noranda beat the Hali...
May 26, 2019

Felix Bibeau scores twice in third to lead Huskies into Memorial Cup final
HALIFAX - Felix Bibeau has pushed his Rouyn-Noranda Huskies into the Memorial Cup final. Bibeau scored two third-period goals - including the winner - as Rouyn-Noranda beat the Guelph Storm 6-4 on Fri...
May 26, 2019

QB Logan Kilgore leads Eskimos past Lions 22-7 in CFL pre-season opener
EDMONTON - It was a decent start for an Edmonton Eskimos team that is coming off a major off-season overhaul of its roster. Logan Kilgore scored one touchdown and passed for another as Edmonton opened...
May 26, 2019

Bruins, Blues set to clash in bruising Stanley Cup Final
BOSTON - When the NHL altered its rules with an eye toward speed and skill, this is not the Stanley Cup Final it had in mind. Hockey is becoming less of a big man's game, offence is up and it's faster...
May 26, 2019

Police say it's "impressive" no arrests were made after Raptors celebrations
Toronto police say it's "impressive" that they didn't have to arrest anyone after the Raptors' historic win on Saturday night sent thousands of celebratory fans careening onto the streets. The ro...
May 26, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack thump Sheffield Eagles to run winning streak to nine games
SHEFFIELD, England - The Toronto Wolfpack ran in eight tries Friday to extend their winning streak to nine games with a 42-16 win over the Sheffield Eagles in Betfred Championship rugby league play. L...
May 26, 2019

Olympic short-track speedskating gold medallist Samuel Girard retires
SAGUENAY, Que. - Olympic short-track speedskating champion Samuel Girard has announced his retirement from the sport. The 22-year-old from Ferland-et-Boilleau, Que., won a gold medal in the men's 1,00...
May 26, 2019

NewsAlert: Finland defeats Canada for gold medal at hockey world championship
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Finland has won the gold medal at the hockey world championship by beating Canada 3-1 in the final. Marko Anttila's second goal of the game broke a 1-1 tie early in th...
May 26, 2019

Three young Canadians look to make their mark at French Open
LYON, France - Tennis might have its legendary "Big Three" in Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. But now Canadian tennis has its own version - and the trio is ready to make wave...
May 26, 2019

NewsAlert: Pagenaud wins Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS - Simon Pagenaud has won the Indianapolis 500. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 26, 2019