Category Archives: Sports
World Rugby unveils condensed 2021 sevens schedule with Vancouver a question-mark
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, grounded last year by the pandemic, will return in May with a pair of women's events. But the men won't see action on the circuit until September. And there is no C...
Mar 03, 2021
Montreal Canadiens appoint Sean Burke as director of goaltending
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have made another change to their coaching staff, appointing Sean Burke to take over as the director of goaltending. General manager Marc Bergevin made the announceme...
Mar 02, 2021
Wheeler, Connor tally three-point nights, Jets down Canucks 5-2
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets roared back with vengeance Tuesday, downing the Vancouver Canucks 5-2. The result came after the home side was blanked 4-0 by the Canucks the night before. Mason Appleton ...
Mar 02, 2021
Hab down Sens 3-1 to snap 5-game winless streak; Ducharme earns 1st NHL coaching win
MONTREAL - Carey Price made 26 saves as Montreal defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Tuesday to give Canadiens rookie head coach Dominique Ducharme his first NHL victory. Jeff Petry, with a goal and t...
Mar 02, 2021
Raptors stars VanVleet, Anunoby join Siakam in NBA's health and safety protocol
TAMPA, Fla. - A greatly reduced Raptors team will host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in Toronto's temporary home of Tampa, Fla. The team announced Tuesday that starters Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam...
Mar 02, 2021
Jeff Gustafson rewarded for nine years of patience with Bassmasters Elite Series win
Usually Jeff Gustafson makes the trip home to Kenora, Ont., from Bassmaster Elite Series events alone.This time, though, he had company.Strapped in the passenger's seat of Gustafson's truck for the 2,...
Mar 02, 2021
Citing COVID, World Rugby recommends postponing 2021 women's World Cup to next year
World Rugby looks set to postpone the 2021 women's World Cup to next year, citing uncertainty due to the global pandemic.The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup board and World Ru...
Mar 02, 2021
WHL gets green light to play in B.C.
Kelowna and Kamloops will be the hub centres for the Western Hockey League's return to play in British Columbia.The Provincial Health Office has given its approval for the five B.C. Division teams to ...
Mar 02, 2021
Springer hits leadoff single in Toronto debut, Jays beat Phillies 4-2
DUNEDIN, Fla. - George Springer singled in his first at-bat as a Blue Jay, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. opened the scoring with a solo home run, and Toronto beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in spring trainin...
Mar 02, 2021
Fraser Valley Bandits basketball team using strip mall to grow local sports
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Baseballs cracking off bats. Basketballs dribbling on hardwood. The metal clang of free weights. The sounds are unique for a suburban strip mall, but they're the usual soundtrack at...
Mar 02, 2021
