National Sports

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from his family released by the network on Friday. He was 78.

Dec 28, 2024 9:31 AM Read more >

ESPN reports that Panthers to put Canadian Hubbard on season-ending IR

It appears Canadian Chuba Hubbard's breakout 2024 season is over. ESPN reports that the Carolina Panthers are putting the star running back on season-ending injured reserve with calf and knee injuries.

Dec 28, 2024 9:26 AM Read more >

Olympic champion relay sprinters voted The Canadian Press team of the year

Andre De Grasse watched Aaron Brown explode out of the blocks and round the corner with blazing speed.

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'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

OTTAWA — Dave Cameron stepped in front of the microphones and tried to spin what had just unfolded. A parade of Canadian players followed their head coach, toeing the company line after a jaw-dropping loss at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 28, 2024 7:38 AM Read more >

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.

Dec 28, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night.

Dec 28, 2024 12:37 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Luke Hughes shines with goal, assist as Devils dump Hurricanes 4-2

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Devils defenceman Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves and New Jersey defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night.

Dec 28, 2024 12:10 AM Read more >

Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, one-year contract on Friday. The two-time All-Star gets a slight raise from his $14.2 million salary with the Yankees.

Dec 27, 2024 11:45 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Friday's Schedule World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) Latvia 3 Canada 2 (SO) Slovakia 2 Switzerland 1 Finland 3 Germany 1 Sweden 8 Kazakhstan 1 --- NHL Toronto 5 Detroit 2 Vegas 6 San Jose 3 Buffalo 6 Chicago 2 Colorado 4 U

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WHL roundup: Brown paces Pats to 7-3 win over Wheat Kings

BRANDON, Man. — Caden Brown scored twice and Tye Spencer had a goal and assist as the visiting Regina Pats beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at Westoba Place.

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