National Sports
Rick Tocchet steps away as Vancouver Canucks head coach after turbulent season
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Rick Tocchet will not return as the Vancouver Canucks head coach next season. The Canucks announced the news on Tuesday, saying Tocchet has chosen to step away after discussions with the team and management. “I’m choosing to move on from the Vancouver Canucks,” Tocchet said in a statement released by the Canucks. “Family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers can eliminate Lightning, Capitals look to close out Canadiens and Blues-Jets reaches Game 5
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The top seed in the Eastern Conference and the defending Stanley Cup champion can advance to the second round of the playoffs on Wednesday night, while the NHL’s best team in the regular season resumes a first-round playoff series that is proving to be tougher than many expected. The Washington Capitals return home on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid defender Rüdiger gets 6-game ban for conduct toward referee
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was handed a six-game ban Tuesday for his conduct toward a referee during the team’s loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. Rüdiger shouted at the referee and seemed to throw a small bag of ice during extra time in Madrid’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Rick Tocchet out as head coach of Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say Rick Tocchet will not return as the team’s head coach next season. The team is now looking for its fourth coach since December 2021. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peterman, Gallant post 11-6 win over South Korea at curling mixed doubles worlds
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
FREDERICTON — Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant rebounded with an 11-6 win over South Korea in Tuesday’s afternoon draw at the world mixed doubles curling championship. The duo from Chestermere, Alta., improved to 5-1, tied for second place in its 10-team round-robin pool with Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg and Oskar Eriksson. Italy’s Stefania Constantini and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG leads Arsenal 1-0 at halftime in Champions League semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain led Arsenal 1-0 at halftime in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal Tuesday after an early goal from Ousmane Dembele. The visitors dominated from the start and Dembele opened the scoring in the fourth minute when he was left all alone in the Arsenal area and was picked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are selected as Presidents Cup captains for 2026 at Medinah
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Geoff Ogilvy of Australia takes over as International captain of the Presidents Cup for 2026 at Medinah with a unique distinction from the previous eight captains. He can claim home-course advantage while trying to lead his team to victory on the road. Ogilvy, the former U.S. Open champion, and Brandt Snedeker were introduced Tuesday as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians place right-hander Paul Sewald on 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians reliever Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a right shoulder stain. The right-hander was removed during the fifth inning of Monday night’s game against the Twins with right shoulder inflammation. Sewald retired the two batters he faced, including a strikeout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL draft lottery will be held Monday with the Sharks having the best odds at getting the No. 1 pick
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL will hold its draft lottery next Monday with the San Jose Sharks holding the best chance of getting the top pick for the second straight season. The lottery to determine the top 16 picks in the June draft will be held at the NHL Network’s studio in New Jersey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at the rivalry between Toronto FC and CF Montreal over the years
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who meet Wednesday in the preliminary round of the Telus Canadian Championship, have had some memorable encounters in the past. A look at some of their on-field clashes: — Montreal won the 2014 Canadian Championship final with Brazilian midfielder Felipe scoring in the 91st minute for a 1-0 victory in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers to start goalie Calvin Pickard in Game 5 vs. L.A. Kings
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers will once again start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed the move after morning skate, saying the 33-year-old goalie has made key saves for Edmonton at important moments in the series. Pickard replaced Stuart Skinner in ... Read More »
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