Sports

DAZN signs three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Canada

TORONTO - DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service's soccer arsenal. DAZN (pr...

Apr 03, 2019

Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge named chairman of esports company

TORONTO - Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a Canadian esports outfit. Tiidal is the parent company of Lazarus Esports, which was founded as SetToDestro...

Apr 03, 2019

Vancouver Canucks take bite out of San Jose Sharks with 4-2 comeback win

VANCOUER, B.C. - Tanner Pearson scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund and Troy Stecher also put away goa...

Apr 02, 2019

Hurricanes continue playoff push with victory over lethargic Leafs

TORONTO - The Carolina Hurricanes had everything on the line in their mad dash for a playoff spot. The Maple Leafs didn't - and it certainly showed. Justin Williams and Dougie Hamilton&...

Apr 02, 2019

MacKinnon leads scoring spree in 2nd as Avs beat Oilers 6-2

DENVER - Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie scored a minute apart to ignite a four-goal second period as the playoff-chasing Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday...

Apr 02, 2019

Parise returns with 2 goals; Wild beat Jets 5-1

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Zach Parise scored twice in his return from injury, Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves and the Minnesota Wild kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesd...

Apr 02, 2019

Flames top Sharks 5-3, clinch conference, division crowns

SAN JOSE, Calif. - It wasn't discussed before the Calgary Flames took the ice Sunday night. It didn't have to be. With a first divisional championship in 13 years within their grasp, they left nothing...

Apr 02, 2019

Canadiens double up Lightning 4-2 to stay in thick of playoff race

MONTREAL - Artturi Lehkonen and Max Domi scored third-period goals to give the Canadiens a 4-2 win over the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, keeping the Canadiens within rea...

Apr 02, 2019

Blue Jays sign outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year extension.

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year contract extension. The new deal covers the 2019 to 2023 seasons. The 27-year-old was slated to make ...

Apr 02, 2019

Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

WASHINGTON - Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for the rebound. Without hesitating, he stepped back and swished a 3-pointer. "Now is not the time to doubt yourself," Winston...

Apr 02, 2019