Auger-Aliassime bounced from Mexican Open after first-round loss to qualifier
By The Canadian Press on February 27th, 2024
ACAPULCO, Mexico – Felix Auger-Aliassime knows Acapulco is famous for its cliff diving, beaches and bars, but the Montreal tennis star was hoping it might also become a destination to get his inconsistent game back on track. Hobbled by injuries and untimely lapses, Auger-Aliassime was looking at the popular Mexican Open to reclaim his panache. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Horvat scores in OT as Islanders outshine Stars 3-2
By The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
DALLAS (AP) – Bo Horvat scored his second overtime winner against the Dallas Stars this year, giving the New York Islanders a 3-2 NHL victory Monday night. Ryan Pulock had a goal and an assist, and Kyle MacLean also scored for the Islanders in their second win in seven games (2-3-2). Ilya Sorokin stopped 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Washington 6 Ottawa 3 Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 2 N.Y. Islanders 3 Dallas 2 (OT) Seattle 4 Boston 3 (SO) — NBA Toronto 130 Indiana 122 New York 113 Detroit 111 Brooklyn 111 Memphis 86 Miami 121 Sacramento 110 — MLB Exhibition Toronto 8 Pittsburgh 4 Baltimore (ss) 2 Atlanta 1 Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard blast helps Oilers snap skid, clip Kings 4-2
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
EDMONTON – Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored and Connor McDavid had a pair of assists for the Oilers (34-20-2) who moved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canada dunks Nicaragua 88-46 at FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
MANAGUA, Nicaragua – If you don’t count the slow start, Team Canada made quick work out its second win in as many games at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers on Monday night. Led by power forward Jackson Rowe’s 19 points, Canada crushed Nicaragua 88-46 to improve to 2-0 in Group C. Canada had beaten Nicaragua ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stakusic bounces Melnikova in San Diego women’s singles opener
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
SAN DIEGO – Marina Stakusic didn’t let rain or a scheduling delay change her focus Monday night as she bounced Marina Melnikova of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 in the opening round of women’s singles at the San Diego Open. The Mississauga, Ont., qualifier pounced on her opponent – also a qualifier – quickly in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes records 4th triple-double as hungry Raptors tip Pacers 130-122
By Michael Marot, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic promised his players a tasty reward when they finally strung together a three-game winning streak. Now it’s time to pay up. With All-Star Scottie Barnes logging his fourth triple-double of the season and RJ Barrett scoring 24 points in Monday night’s 130-122 victory, players responded to their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hendrix Lapierre scores twice as the Capitals beat the Senators 6-3
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hendrix Lapierre has only been back with Washington for a couple of days, one of several injury call-ups from the minors, but he senses a little something different about the Capitals this time around. Winning, mostly. Lapierre scored twice Monday night as the Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in a good, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes records 4th triple-double as Raptors trip Pacers 130-122
By Michael Marot, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – All-Star Scottie Barnes logged his fourth triple-double of the season and RJ Barrett had 24 points on Monday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to their second win this season over the Indiana Pacers, 130-122. Barnes had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists on a night seven Raptors scored in double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lapierre scores twice as Capitals sink Senators 6-3
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hendrix Lapierre scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in a good, old-fashioned goalfest Monday night, inching closer to a playoff position. John Carlson, Max Pacioretty, Aliaksei Protas and Beck Malenstyn each had a goal in pacing Washington to a fourth win in five games. The Capitals have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterback Matt Shiltz prepared for new challenges with Calgary Stampeders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
Different team, different city, same approach for Matt Shiltz. The 31-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal this month with Calgary. The Stampeders will be Shiltz’s third team in just his seventh CFL season following stops with Montreal (2017-19, 2021) and Hamilton (2022-23). “I think if you talk to any pro, regardless of where they are ... Read More »
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