Category Archives: Sports
Stanley Cup champion Penguins accept White House invitation
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Sidney Crosby is backing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to accept a White House invitation from President Donald Trump. The reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions a...
Sep 25, 2017
Atlanta extends home unbeaten streak to 12, beats Impact 2-0
ATLANTA - Hector Villalba and Jeff Larentowicz each scored, Brad Guzan had his second straight shutout, and Atlanta beat the Montreal Impact 2-0 on Sunday to extend United’s home unbeaten streak...
Sep 25, 2017
New York Gov. Cuomo pledges state aid effort for Puerto Rico
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday launched a state effort to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The Democrat announced the relief effort after visiting the island Friday. It will encourage residen...
Sep 25, 2017
Kasperi Kapanen, Maple Leafs down Sabres 3-1 in pre-season play
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Kasperi Kapanen had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday in pre-season play. Kapanen’s goal 58 seconds into the third period ...
Sep 25, 2017
Yamamoto, Pakarinen lead way as Oilers beat Canucks 5-3
EDMONTON - Kailer Yamamoto is definitely making a strong case for a longer look with the Edmonton Oilers. Yamamoto and Iiro Pakarinen both had two goals as the Oilers emerged with a 5-3 victory over t...
Sep 25, 2017
Argos running back James Wilder delivers second straight breakout performance
TORONTO - James Wilder Jr. turned heads against Edmonton last week, running for 190 yards and a touchdown in a 34-26 Toronto win. The big Argo running back delivered again Saturday night, rambling for...
Sep 25, 2017
US first lady to Invictus athletes: 'Bring home the gold'
TORONTO - U.S. first lady Melania Trump on Saturday encouraged the American team participating in an Olympic-style competition for wounded service members and veterans to take their “fighting sp...
Sep 25, 2017
Thunderbirds agree in principle to sell WHL franchise to Leckelt brothers
KENT, Wash. - The defending Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds agreed in principle to sell the franchise to Dan and Lindsey Leckelt on Friday. The sale still needs to be approved by t...
Sep 22, 2017
Canada's Andrew Wiggins considers Minnesota contract deal without agent
MINNEAPOLIS - Canada’s Andrew Wiggins has a five-year, US$148 million contract offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves sitting right in front of him just waiting to be signed. In his typical, laid...
Sep 22, 2017
Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir in first after short dance
World champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir went with something new for their short dance and it paid off. The Canadian skating veterans are in first place after Friday’s short dance at the Autu...
Sep 22, 2017