Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:50:31 GMT
Dutch study: Vikings reached N. America 500 years before Columbus
GRONINGEN, Netherlands: Scientists from the University of Groningen recently used a new dating technique and and referenced a past solar storm to confirm that a Viking settlement existed in L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada in AD1021. It also confirmed that the Vikings reached the New World 471 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic. The Icelandic saga written hundreds of years la...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:23:14 GMT
Sikh men tie turbans into rope to save hikers in Canada
VICTORIA, British Columbia: A group of Sikh hikers in Canada used their unraveled turbans to rescue two men who fell into frigid waters below a raging waterfall, which was recorded on video.On 11th October, Kuljinder Kinda and four friends came upon two men who slipped on rocks and fell into the waters at Golden Ears Provincial Park in British Columbia.Kinda, an electrician originally from Punjab, India...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:05:07 GMT
High-scoring Knicks look to knock off unbeaten Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are off to their first 4-0 start since 1996, but nobody in the Windy City is printing playoff tickets yet. The promising team understands the long journey ahead, starting with Thursday's matchup against the visiting New York Knicks.
While the season is not yet two weeks old, there is a palpable buzz surrounding these two upstart squads. NBA TV has taken notice by adding the game to its schedule in place...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:55:07 GMT
Flames test Penguins, try to sweep five-game roadie
The Calgary Flames are on a roll heading into Pittsburgh for a game Thursday against the Penguins.
With a win, the Flames would wrap up an Eastern Conference road trip 5-0-0.
Calgary has collectively outscored Detroit, Washington, the New York Rangers and New Jersey 17-7 on the swing and never trailed in any of those four victories.
In particular, Andrew Mangiapane and Elias Lindholm have been scoring at a prolific rat...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:40:10 GMT
FaZe Clan, CPHF improve to 3-0 at Stockholm
The Copenhagen Flames and FaZe Clan improved to 3-0 Wednesday and advanced out of the Challengers Stage of the PGL Major Stockholm event.
FaZe Clan swept Virtus.pro while Copenhagen defeated Heroic 2-1 in Round 3 High Matches.
FaZe Clan and CPHF advance to the Legends Stage.
Team Spirit,BIG, ENCE and Entropiq were winners in the round's Mid Matches. Astralis and paiN earned wins in the Low Matches to play another day.
...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:18:50 GMT
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet
Ottawa [Canada], October 27 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his new cabinet over a month after his victory in the recent election.
According to an official statement, the new cabinet includes, Chrystia Freeland as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Omar Alghabra as Minister of Transport, Anita Anand becomes Minister of National Defence, Carolyn Bennett becomes Minister of Mental Hea...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:05:08 GMT
Report: Bulls' Zach LaVine to play through thumb injury
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has a small tear in the thumb of his non-shooting hand, but intends to play through the injury, according to The Athletic.
It's unclear when the original injury occurred, but he reportedly wants to avoid being sidelined with the Bulls still undefeated at 4-0.
An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury, according to NBC Chicago.
LaVine, 26, is averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assis...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:18:39 GMT
Wissen Technology expands its presence in India, sets up new centre of excellence in Bangalore
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 27 (ANI/Newsvoir): The US-based specialised technology services provider Wissen Technology has further expanded its presence in India by setting up a new Centre of Excellence in Bangalore to cater to its BFSI clientele. This new facility, coming up in Kadubeesanahalli, Outer Ring Road, is Wissen Technology's third office in Bangalore and sixth in the country.
Wissen Technology, which...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:55:32 GMT
The BIGGEST defeat that U.S. troops suffered in Russia
Russians and Americans rarely came face to face on the battlefield. However, the bloodiest skirmishes between them took place in the course of the U.S. participation in the Russian Civil War.The early morning of January 19, 1919, in the village of Nizhnaya Gora in the Russian north was clear and frosty. American soldiers who had been billeted there were fast asleep in their beds when a sudden artillery barrage f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:55:07 GMT
NHL roundup: Jets score twice in final 80 seconds to stun Ducks
Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice in the final 80 seconds, both in a 19-second span, as the Winnipeg Jets pulled out a 4-3 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
The deciding goal, with 1:01 left, came off a shot from the top of the right circle. Ehlers had tied the game moments earlierafter the Jets pulled goalie Connor Hellebuyck for an extra attacker.
Ehlers collected his first two goals of the season while ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:19:13 GMT
Wild stay hot with win in Canucks' home opener
Matt Dumba's first goal of the season early in the third period proved to be the difference as the visiting Minnesota Wild earned a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin also scored, while Wild goaltender Cam Talbot made 22 saves to earn his team's fifth win in six games to kick off the campaign. Although not as busy as his counterpart, Talbot stood tall to earn his fifth vic...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:05:14 GMT
LAFC shut out Sounders, improve playoff hopes
Brian Rodriguez and Latif Blessing each scored first-half goals Tuesday as Los Angeles FC used a fast start to help their playoff chances with a 3-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Sounders.
Cristian Arango added a second-half goal as LAFC (12-12-8, 44 points) moved into seventh place in the Western Conference to move into playoff position with two regular-season games remaining.
LAFC holds the seventh spot on a tie-b...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:55:07 GMT
Kraken clobber Canadiens for first home win
Brandon Tanev scored twice as the expansion Seattle Kraken earned their first home victory, defeating the visiting Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Yanni Gourde added a goal and an assist, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Donato also scored and Jamie Oleksiak had two assists for the Kraken, who improved to 2-4-1, including a 1-1-0 mark in Seattle. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 23 saves.
Mike Hoffman scored for Montreal...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:37:25 GMT
Indian-origin Canadian Anita Anand thanks PM Trudeau for 'entrusting' her with Defence
Ottawa [Canada], October 27 (ANI): Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand, who was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada on Tuesday, thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for "entrusting" her with the portfolio.
Taking to Twitter, Anand said, "It is my sincere honour to be sworn in today as Minister of National Defence. Thank you @JustinTrudeau for entrusting me with this portfolio."She further stated tha...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:18:22 GMT
Indian-origin Canadian Anita Anand appointed Defence Minister in Trudeau govt
Ottawa [Canada], October 27 (ANI): Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand on Tuesday was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada in the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, just a month after his Liberal party returned to power in September 2021.
According to CTV News, a 39-member Cabinet was sworn in at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Anand replaced Harjit Sajjan as the defence minister. S...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:19:22 GMT
Carli Lloyd says farewell as USWNT routs South Korea
Carli Lloyd bid farewell to the U.S. women's national team during an emotional friendly in Saint Paul, Minn., on Tuesday.
That the U.S. defeated South Korea 6-0 was secondary to the tributes for the two-time World Cup champion (2015, '19), two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, '12) and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year (2015, '16).
Lloyd, 39, retired from international competition but will have at least two more ma...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:19:16 GMT
Andrew Mangiapane, Flames get off to fast start in win over Devils
Andrew Mangiapane scored twice in the first period to take a share of the early NHL scoring lead as the Calgary Flames used a quick start and recorded a 5-3 victory over the host New Jersey Devils Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.
The Flames won their fourth straight and beat the Devils for the seventh straight time. Calgary also improved to 13-2 in the past 15 meetings with New Jersey thanks to Mangiapane's second straight ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:40:20 GMT
Oilers return home, look to stay unbeaten against Flyers
For the second time in three years, the Edmonton Oilers have started the season with five victories in as many outings.
As the Oilers prepare to play host to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, they look like a team that won't be a quick out in the playoffs.
To no surprise, Connor McDavid --last year's league-leading point scorer and Hart Trophy winner as the player most valuable to his team -- is on a tear to start t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:05:07 GMT
Minnesota United, Whitecaps meet clinging to playoff spots
The Vancouver Whitecaps and visiting Minnesota United FC could both take a giant step toward reaching the playoffs with a victory in their meeting on Wednesday night.
Both teams are coming off ties over the weekend and are in excellent recent form during a busy close to the season that makes playing stylish soccer secondary to simply grinding out results.
Minnesota United (12-10-9, 45 points) are in sixth place in the W...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:19:07 GMT
Surging Red Bulls, sinking D.C. United set for rivalry clash
Two sides on opposite trajectories square off when the red-hot New York Red Bulls visit a struggling D.C. United on Wednesday.
The Red Bulls (12-11-7, 43 points) have won four straight and are 6-0-2 in their past eight games, a run that has seen the club climb to sixth place in the Eastern Conference table.
New York has outscored its opponents 12-3 during the current run and has conceded only one goal in the past four g...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:05:19 GMT
FaZe, Flames, Virtus.pro, Heroic start 2-0 at Stockholm
The path to the championship at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 gained some clarity in the Challengers Stage Tuesday, as FaZe Clan, Copenhagen Flames (CPHF), Virtus.pro (VP) and Heroic emerged as the day's biggest winners.
Each team finished the day 2-0 and earned a spot in the High Matches in Round3.
FaZe began its day with a 16-11 win over Spirit on Overpass. They parlayed that victory into another, 16-12 over ENCE on Du...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:19:07 GMT
Pacers want to play from ahead vs. Toronto
The Indiana Pacers and the host Toronto Raptors will have the same goal Wednesday night -- to win for the second time this season.
Each has lost three of its first four games. The Raptors have dropped all three of their home games, including 111-108 to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after trailing by 20 points. The Raptors' win was at Boston on Friday.
The Pacers have split their first two home games, defeating the M...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:55:14 GMT
Wizards stand in way of Celtics' first home win
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will return home with momentum on their side after back-to-back road wins as they prepare to host Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
After dropping two games to open the season, the Celtics knocked off the Houston Rockets on Sunday before pulling out a 140-129 overtime win over the surging Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
Tatum scored a game-high 41 points and dis...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:40:07 GMT
High-scoring Capitals take on rookie Lucas Raymond, Red Wings
The Washington Capitals got first-rate production out of their second line on Monday. The Detroit Red Wings will try to slow down the Capitals' imposing offense when they match up in Washington on Wednesday.
T.J. Oshie delivered his fifth career hat trick in Washington's 7-5 win over Ottawa on Monday. The second line's center, Connor McMichael, collected the first two points of his career on assists. Anthony Mantha also ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:56:05 GMT
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck 'staying connected' amid busy work schedules
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Seems like even working from different countries cannot keep superstars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck apart.
A source told E! News that the much-in-love couple has been finding ways to see each other on weekends, amid their busy work schedules.
Jennifer has been shooting for her upcoming Netflix thriller 'The Mother' in Vancouver, Canada, while Ben recently completed the shooting of som...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:55:20 GMT
Timbers look to snap skid, hold playoff position vs. Quakes
The Portland Timbers had better return to their winning ways if they hope secure a home playoff match as the MLS regular season enters its final two weeks.
The Timbers (14-13-4, 46 points) have come crashing back to earth with a three-game losing streak, following their eight-match undefeated run, and have seen their once-healthy lead for fourth place in the Western Conference -- and that home playoff game -- now down to...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:40:21 GMT
Union look to tighten playoff grip at Toronto, despite road struggles
The Philadelphia Union will be looking to strengthen their playoff position when they visit struggling Toronto FC on Wednesday.
Following a disappointing 3-2 loss on the road at Minnesota United FC, the Union responded with a 1-0 defeat of Nashville SC last Saturday.
The three points propelled the Union (13-8-10, 49 points) into second place in the Eastern Conference thanks to an overall wins tiebreaker with Nashville. ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:40:08 GMT
Blackhawks Jonathan Toews, Henrik Borgstrom in COVID protocols
The winless Chicago Blackhawks placed forwards Jonathan Toews and Henrik Borgstrom in COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, the latest to join the list.
On Saturday, the team put star Patrick Kane, fellow forward Ryan Carpenter and defenseman Erik Gustafsson in protocols. Carpenter and Gustafsson were released on Sunday - the same day forward Jujhar Khaira and defenseman Riley Stillman were added.
Kane, Stillman and Khaira mis...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:19:13 GMT
Hot Inter Miami looks to make up playoff ground at Atlanta
Inter Miami CF aim to continue their recent scoring frenzy and improve their slim postseason chances on Wednesday when they visit Atlanta United.
Inter Miami CF (11-15-5, 38 points) have won back-to-back encounters by a combined 8-1 margin on the heels of being outscored 16-1 during a six-match losing streak. Their recent run of good fortune has them within five points of Atlanta (11-9-10, 43 points), who reside right on...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:40:08 GMT
Maple Leafs, Blackhawks struggling to find goals in early going
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks haven't met since last January, so this old rivalry's renewal will be welcomed when the Leafs visit the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
Shared Original Six history has been overshadowed by their struggles in the present.
The Blackhawks have yet to evenhold a lead over their first six games, resulting in an 0-5-1 record. Chicago allowed a season-high six goals in Sunday's 6-3 loss ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:40:07 GMT
Nigeria has a flooding challenge: here's why and what can be done
One of the most prevalent natural disasters in Nigeria is perennial flooding. Some states are increasingly experiencing annual flooding during the rainy season.Increasingly, a link is being made between increasing flood incidences and ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:39:56 GMT
Fire Blazes Cargo Ship Containers Off British Columbia
A fire broke out on Saturday on containers on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia, and the Canadian Coast Guard said it is working with the U.S. Coast Guard to assess the situation, including environmental hazards.Sixteen crew members have been evacuated from the MV Zim Kingston, while five remained onboard to fight the fire, the Canadian Coast Guard said in a statement late on Saturday....[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:39:52 GMT
Fire 'Stabilized' on Cargo Ship Spewing Toxic Gas off Canada
MONTREAL - The Canadian Coast Guard said Sunday that a fire spewing toxic gas from a container ship had been 'stabilized' and that it now planned to deploy firefighters to the vessel to quell the rest of the blaze.The Zim Kingston is anchored off the city of Victoria in British Columbia, in the Strait of Juan de Fuca which marks the maritime border between Canada and the United States, according to the marine tr...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:39:03 GMT
Virtual exchange: What are students signing up for?
Many students are drawn to culturally immersive experiences that support their personal growth and academic performance. Offering students the chance to study abroad is an integral part of how many post-secondary programs have developed globally responsive curriculum.Studying abroad, when well-planned, can expand students' perspectives of the world and provide a platform to explore their academic and professiona...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:49 GMT
Cyberattacks to critical infrastructure threaten our safety and well-being
What would happen if you could no longer use the technological systems that you rely on every day? I'm not talking about your smart phone or laptop computer, but all those systems many of us often take for granted and don't think about.What if you could not turn on the lights or power your refrigerator? What if you could not get through to emergency services when you dial 911? What if you could not access your b...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:17 GMT
Study examines how young adults cope with missing out during pandemic
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): A new study featuring college students' experiences with loss during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that although few directly experienced a close death, everyone lost something that impacted their lives.
The findings of the study were published in the journal 'Death Studies'.
Researchers collected the stories as part of class assignments where students reflected on their earliest and m...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:05:07 GMT
Devils chase rare win over Flames
While the New Jersey Devils are enjoying some early-season success, their recent encounters with the Calgary Flames have been unsuccessful.
The Devils will conclude their five-game homestand to open the season Tuesday in Newark, N.J., when they attempt to halt a six-game losing streak to the Flames.
Calgary comes in with a three-game overall winning streak after routing the host New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday.
New Jers...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:19:13 GMT
Banged-up Pens look to continue rolling vs. shaky Lightning
Since they met in the first game of the NHL season, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins have developed distinct narratives going into a rematch Tuesday, with the venue shifting to Pittsburgh.
The Lightning raised their banner and celebrated with the Stanley Cup before the game on Oct.12, then came out flat and lost 6-2 to the Penguins.
Now six games into the season, Tampa Bay's label could be hit or miss, bu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:05:07 GMT
NHL roundup: Panthers top Coyotes, improve to 6-0-0
The Florida Panthers, who lead the NHL with 12 points, ran their season-opening winning streak to six games by defeating the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida got goals from Joe Thornton, Frank Vatrano, Aaron Ekblad, Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Duclair. Sam Bennett and Brandon Montour added two assists each, and Huberdeau also had a two-point night.
Panthers 20-year-old rookie goalie Spence...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:40:08 GMT
NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum (41) powers Celts to OT win over Hornets
Jayson Tatum poured in 41 points, Jaylen Brown added 30 and the Boston Celtics rallied to end the host Charlotte Hornets' perfect start with a 140-129 overtime win on Monday night.
After Dennis Schroder tied it at 129 on a 3-pointer with 2:41 left in overtime, Brown added a trey of his own and followed it with an emphatic dunk at the 1:21 mark. Schroder added four consecutive free throws and Tatum made two to put the gam...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:19:14 GMT
Flames' blowout victory ends Rangers' win streak
Andrew Mangiapane tallied twice while Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund both collected one goal and one assist to lead the visiting Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday.
Chris Tanev also scored in the win, and Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves for the Flames, who have won three consecutive games to kick off a five-game road trip.
Dryden Hunt replied for the Rangers, whose four-game winning str...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:55:33 GMT
T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin combine for 5 goals as Caps outscore Sens
T.J. Oshie had a hat trick and Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead the visiting Washington Capitals to a wild 7-5 victory the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
It was the 84th multi-goal road game for Ovechkin, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history.
Nick Jensen and John Carlson also scored goals and 20-year-old center Connor McMichael garnered the first two assists of his career for the Capitals. Washington im...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:55:27 GMT
Hurricanes breeze past Leafs for franchise's best 5-game start
Sebastian Aho, Steven Lorentz and Nino Niederreiter scored second-period goals as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night in Raleigh, N.C., to continue a stellar opening stretch of the season.
With a 5-0-0 record, the Hurricanes have matched the best five-game start in franchise history.
Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen, playing against his former team, made 24 saves. Andersen has...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:40:31 GMT
T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin combine for 5 goals as Cap outscore Sens
T.J. Oshie had a hat trick and Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead the visiting Washington Capitals to a wild 7-5 victory the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
It was the 84th multi-goal road game for Ovechkin, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history.
Nick Jensen and John Carlson also scored goals and 20-year-old center Connor McMichael garnered the first two assists of his career for the Capitals. Washington im...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:40:19 GMT
DeMar DeRozan stings former team as Bulls beat Raptors
DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points -- 11 in the fourth quarter -- and the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-108 on Monday night.
DeRozan, a former Raptor, made three important jump shots late in the fourth quarter after the Raptors had cut the lead to two.
Toronto's Fred VanVleet missed a 3-point attempt in the final second in an attempt to tie the game.
Zach LaVine added 22 points for the Bulls, who ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:05:07 GMT
Flames' blowout victory end Rangers' win streak
Andrew Mangiapane tallied twice while Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund both collected one goal and one assist to lead the visiting Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday.
Chris Tanev and also scored in the win, and Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves for the Flames, who have won three consecutive games to kick off a five-game road trip.
Dryden Hunt replied for the Rangers, whose four-game winning...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:18:12 GMT
Canada's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.7 million
Ottawa [Canada], October 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Canada reported 1,381 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the cumulative total to 1,700,696 cases with 28,785 deaths, according to CTV.
Ontario, the most populous province with a population of 1.4 million in Canada, reported 326 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. No new deaths were reported.
Monday's report brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Ontario to 597,841, incl...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:55:07 GMT
Patience-minded Mavs host pressure-free Rockets
As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to host the Houston Rockets in their home opener Tuesday at American Airlines Center, patience remains a buzzword.
The offseason change at the front of the Mavericks' bench was significant enough to inspire cries for that patience, especially following an 26-pointseason-opening loss to the Atlanta Hawks last week.
With Jason Kidd having replaced Rick Carlisle, enough has changed for the M...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:40:14 GMT
Canadiens visit Kraken after breakthrough victory
The last time the Montreal Canadiens traveled to Seattle during a worldwide pandemic, it did not end well.
The 1919 Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Seattle Metropolitans was abandoned after five games, tied at 2-2-1, after several members of the visiting team came down with what was then known as the Spanish flu. Veteran Canadiens defenseman Joe Hall died days later in a Seattle hospital.
The Metropolitans, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:40:08 GMT
Silver Slugger finalists named; Justin Turner listed at 2B
The annual Silver Slugger finalists have been announced by Louisville Slugger, and while it's a typical who's who of standout hitters grouped at their fielding positions, there's no doubt that it's what they do at home plate that matters.
After all, Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner is listed asa second baseman -- a position he has played in one game over the past six seasons, and that was in 2019. Turner appeared at th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:05:07 GMT
In matchup with Sharks, Predators aim to keep scoring
The Nashville Predators look to continue their offensive awakening when they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
After managing just eight goals in their first four games, the Predators scored nine in a 1-1 weekend that ended with a 5-2 win at the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
"There's times where you're playing pretty well and you have substance in your game but maybe you're not finding ways to win or goals aren't g...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:55:13 GMT
Sounders focused on Los Angeles FC, top spot in West
It will be a battle of teams at opposite ends of the playoff chase when the Seattle Sounders visit Los Angeles FC in a rare Tuesday matchup.
While the Sounders (17-7-7, 58 points) still have work to do to wrap up the top playoff seed in the Western Conference, LAFC remains on the outside looking in at the playoff field.
After making the playoffs in each of their first three seasons in MLS, LAFC (11-12-8, 41 points) is t...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:56:11 GMT
Older adults stimulant usage associated with higher risk of cardiovascular events in first month: Study
Toronto [Canada], October 25 (ANI): Use of prescription stimulant medications in older adults increases the risk of cardiovascular events by 40 per cent within the first thirty days of medication use, suggests new research led by Mina Tadrous, Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.
The study was published today in JAMA Network Open and is one of the first studies to explore the connect...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:56:07 GMT
Study suggests learning second language boosts cognitive function
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A new study that was jointly conducted by Baycrest and York University has reported that learning a second language is an effective and enjoyable way to improve brain health.
Researchers found that older adults who studied Spanish showed similar improvements in certain critical cognitive skills as did those who engaged in brain training activities that targeted those skills. The findings...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:19:07 GMT
Senators acquire F Dylan Gambrell from Sharks
The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Dylan Gambrell from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
That seventh-round pick initially belonged to the Sharks, but was sent to the Senators in a trade for defenseman Christian Jaros on Jan. 27.
Gambrell, who was acquired by Ottawa late Sunday, is expected to help a Senators team dealing with injuries to centers Colin White (dislocated sh...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:18:43 GMT
Delhi HC sets Nov 30 for hearing on petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday listed various petitions seeking legal recognition and registration of same-sex marriages under the Foreign Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act for final hearing on November 30.
Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, submitted that marriage is permissible between a biological man and a biological woman.
A Division Bench of ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:40:06 GMT
Nets to see familiar face as Spencer Dinwiddie, Wizards come to town
Before stars such as Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets, Spencer Dinwiddie was one of the first pieces in their massive rebuilding project.
Dinwiddie parlayed his productive time with the Nets into a large payday with the Washington Wizards and the guard will make his return to Brooklyn on Monday.
The Nets signed Dinwiddie Dec. 8, 2016 in the first year of their full rebuild under former coach Kenny Atkinson and curr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:19:14 GMT
On historic 3-0 start, LaMelo Ball and Hornets primed for Celtics
There is a first time for everything -- including 3-0 starts in Charlotte.
After winning their first three games for the first time in franchise history, LaMelo Ball and the Hornets will look to keep rolling as they welcome Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics into Spectrum Center on Monday night.Ball scored 18 points in three quarters and Miles Bridges had a team-high 32 points and nine rebounds to help Charlotte shock t...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:40:07 GMT
Celtics' Jaylen Brown (knee) out vs. Rockets
Boston Celtics standout guard Jaylen Brown is sitting out Sunday night's road game against the Houston Rockets due to a left knee injury.
The team said Brown is dealing with a patella issue, something that has bothered him in the past.
Brown struggled during Friday night's 115-83 home loss to the Toronto Raptors. He had just nine points on 3-of-13 shooting, including misses on all seven 3-point attempts.
Two nights ear...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:05:13 GMT
Capitals try to keep point streak going on trip to Senators
The Washington Capitals look to extend their season-opening point streak to six games when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
The Capitals continue to ride the hot hands of linemates Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Ovechkin has five goals and five assists, while Kuznetsov has four goals and five assists.
"I think he's in really good shape. His mindset is in the right direction," Ovechkin said of Kuznets...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:55:07 GMT
Bulls look to beat Raptors for fourth straight time
The Chicago Bulls will try to keep two streaks going and stop another Monday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors.
The Bulls have opened the season with three consecutive victories, and they have won their past three games against the Raptors.
Chicago, coming off a 97-82 home victory overthe Detroit Pistons on Saturday, will try to stop a six-game losing streak at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors played home games in ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:40:14 GMT
After perfect road trip, Rangers face Flames at home
A perfect four-game road trip has the New York Rangers riding high as they return home to face the Calgary Flames on Monday.
To cap their ideal trip -- the first of at least four games in which they won all of them since February 2015 -- the Rangers claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. They trailed 2-0 with fewer than six minutes remaining before scoring three times in a span of 3:20.
"We're...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:19:07 GMT
Familiar face awaits Maple Leafs at Carolina
When the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Carolina Hurricanes, it's hard to look beyond the goalie situations for both teams.
The Hurricanes are off to a historically good start and much of it is due to goalie Frederik Andersen.
There's a good chance that Andersen will play his fifth consecutivegame when the Maple Leafs, his former team, visit for Monday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.
"(He seems) calm, cool, collected, loo...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:40:07 GMT
Senators G Matt Murray (head/neck) going on IR
The Ottawa Senators are placing goalie Matt Murray on injured reserve after he suffered head and neck injuries in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the visiting New York Rangers.
In addition to revealing Murray's status, Senators coach DJ Smith added that rookie center Shane Pinto is expected to miss one to two weeks with an upper-body injury he suffered in Thursday's 2-1 home loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Pinto, 20, who has one as...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:55:13 GMT
Hideki Matsuyama runs away with Zozo Championship title
Hideki Matsuyama shot a 5-under-par 65, capped by an eagle on the final hole, to record a five-stroke win on Sunday in the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan.
Matsuyama, who won the Masters in April, finished at 15-under 270 to earn his first title on home soil at Narashino Country Club.
It's the seventh PGA title for the 29-year-old Japan native, who was coming off a disappointing finish at The CJ Cup @ Summit last week...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:37:30 GMT
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development, study finds
London [UK], October 24 (ANI): Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? Recent research by the University of British Columbia suggests living in areas with high exposure to green space can help set them up for success.
For the study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, researchers at the UBC faculty of forestry and faculty of medicine analyzed the developmental scores of 27,372 childre...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:19:07 GMT
Isles, Golden Knights meet amid uneven starts to season
As the two NHL teams who fell in the semifinals in June, the New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights entered this season with high expectations. But both teams understand why they're not quite yet looking like Stanley Cup contenders.
The Islanders are scheduled to continue the longest road trip in franchise history Sunday, when they visit the Golden Knights in the first game between the teams in more than 20 months.
...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:05:07 GMT
Blackhawks eye first win as Red Wings come to town
The losses keep mounting and so does the frustration. Despite the rough start, the Chicago Blackhawks know things can change in a hurry.
They hope the turnaround begins Sunday when they host the Detroit Red Wings.
Chicago is saddled with an 0-4-1 record, with its most recent loss coming on Thursday. Vancouver downed the Blackhawks 4-1, the same score as Chicago's loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, when they bega...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:19:08 GMT
NHL roundup: Blues blast Kings behind David Perron's hat trick
David Perron scored his sixth career hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues won their home opener 7-3 over the Los Angeles Kings.
Ivan Barbashev, Jake Neighbours, Ryan O'Reilly and James Neal also scored for the Blues, who have started the season 4-0 while outscoring their opponents22-11. St. Louis has scored five or more goals in three of their four victories.
Torey Krug earned three assists, and Brayden ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:55:24 GMT
Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker in new series 'Ahsoka'
Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): Actor Hayden Christensen is all set to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in the upcoming Disney series 'Ahsoka'.
As per Fox News, the new series is a spinoff of the streaming service's insanely popular 'Star Wars' series 'The Mandalorian'.
Rosario Dawson is starring as the titular character of Ahsoka Tano, a Jedi Knight survivor who debuted in the second season of 'The Mandalorian'. T...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:55:15 GMT
Mathieu Perreault's hat trick highlights Canadiens' first win
Mathieu Perreault had a hat trick and the host Montreal Canadiens collected their first victory of the season by defeating the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Saturday.
Perreault signed with Montreal during the offseason after scoring nine goals in 56 games for Winnipeg last season.
Ben Chiarot, Mike Hoffman and Christian Dvorak also scored for the Canadiens, who had just four goals in their first five games. Jake Allen made 2...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:19:15 GMT
Canucks rally in 3rd to spoil Kraken's home opener
Conor Garland scored the tiebreaking goal at 15:58 of the third period, part of a late three-goal flurry, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated Seattle 4-2 Saturday night, spoiling the expansion Kraken's inaugural game at Climate Pledge Arena.
Bo Horvat scored twice for the Canucks, including tying it at 12:52 of the third. Justin Dowling added an empty-netter with 1:00 remaining. Goaltender Thatcher Demko made 29 saves.
De...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Whitecaps, Earthquakes play to 1-1 tie
The Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes split the points when they played to a 1-1 tie on Saturday in a late-season Western Conference match with playoff implications.
Vancouver (11-9-11, 45 points) was able to hold onto the coveted seventh and final place in the West standings, two points clear of eighth-place Real Salt Lake and three in front of Los Angeles FC with three matches to play in the regular season.
...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 03:40:33 GMT
Rapids clinch playoff berth with win over Timbers
Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio scored to lead the host Colorado Rapids to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, which helped them clinch a playoff berth in the Western Conference.
The Rapids (15-6-10, 55 points) clinched a playoff spot in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010 (the year they won their lone MLS Cup title) and 2011. Colorado moved to three points behind conference frontrunner Se...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:55:49 GMT
Gonzalo Higuain leads Inter Miami past Cincinnati
Gonzalo Higuain collected a goal and three assists and his brother Federico Higuain had one of each to lift host Inter Miami CF to a 5-1 win over FC Cincinnati on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Indiana Vassilev, Lewis Morgan and Julian Carranza also tallied as Inter Miami (11-15-5, 38 points) recorded their first four-goal victory in franchise history.
Inter Miami CF have outscored the opposition by an 8-1 margin aft...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:55:43 GMT
Gonzalo Higuain leads Inter Miami past Cincinnati FC
Gonzalo Higuain collected a goal and three assists and his brother Federico Higuain had one of each to lift host Inter Miami CF to a 5-1 win over FC Cincinnati on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Indiana Vassilev, Lewis Morgan and Julian Carranza also tallied as Inter Miami (11-15-5, 38 points) recorded their first four-goal victory in franchise history.
Inter Miami CF have outscored the opposition by an 8-1 margin aft...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:40:19 GMT
RSL's playoff hopes take hit with 1-0 loss to Chicago
Robert Beric's goal near the end of the first half proved to be the only score of the evening as the host Chicago Fire imperiled Real Salt Lake's playoff chances with a 1-0 win on Saturday night.
Playing its final home match of the regular season, the Fire (9-16-7, 34 points) extended its unbeaten streak to three, while RSL (12-12-6, 42 points) lost for the eighth time in its last nine matches on the road.
The defeat le...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:19:50 GMT
Toronto's Jozy Altidore tallies in final seconds to tie Montreal
Jozy Altidore scored on a 25-yard free kick in the final seconds of second-half stoppage time as host Toronto FC rallied for a 1-1 draw with rival CF Montreal on Saturday night.
Toronto (6-17-8, 26 points), which has already been eliminated from playoff contention, snapped a two-game losing streak and put a dent in Montreal's playoff hopes.
Montreal (11-10-10, 43 points) would've moved up from sixth to fifth place in th...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:19:38 GMT
Short-handed Penguins demolish Maple Leafs 7-1
Rookie Drew O'Connor scored twice and Marcus Pettersson added a goal and two assists Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite a heavily diluted lineup, drubbed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 7-1.
Pittsburgh's Mike Matheson and Evan Rodrigues each added a goal and an assist. Jason Zucker and Brian Boyle also scored while Danton Heinen and Kasperi Kapanen had two assists each for the Penguins, who played without five...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:19:19 GMT
Mathieu Perrault's hat trick highlights Canadiens' first win
Mathieu Perrault had a hat trick and the host Montreal Canadiens collected their first victory of the season by defeating the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Saturday.
Perrault signed with Montreal during the offseason after scoring nine goals in 56 games for Winnipeg last season.
Ben Chiarot, Mike Hoffman and Christian Dvorak also scored for the Canadiens, who had just four goals in their first five games. Jake Allen made 26 ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:19:13 GMT
Luka Doncic scores 27 as Mavs overtake Raptors
Luka Doncic compiled 27 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds as the visiting Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 103-95 on Saturday night.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 25 points -- 13 in the fourth quarter -- for the Mavericks, who won for the first time this season after losing their opener at Atlanta on Thursday.
Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Dallas, and Dwight Powell and Dorian F...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 01:40:07 GMT
Coming off big win, Christian Wood, Rockets face test from Celtics
Before the Rockets traded James Harden to Brooklyn and initiated their rebuild, Houston signed free agent forward/center Christian Wood with the intent of showcasing his offensive versatility.
While the personnel around Wood has changed, the directive has not. The Rockets are laden with upside inthe backcourt and at the wing, but they are at their best when Wood is their focal point offensively.
Wood scored 31 points an...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:19:07 GMT
Rangers' late rally stuns Senators
Barclay Goodrow scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:03 remaining in the third period and the New York Rangers pulled off an unlikely comeback in the final-five plus minutes to end an unbeaten road trip with a 3-2 victory over the host Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon.
The Rangers won their fourth straight to cap a four-game trip that featured close wins in Montreal, Toronto and Nashville. They also improved to 4-0-1 ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:05:07 GMT
Elias Lindholm's hat trick lifts Flames over Capitals
Elias Lindholm completed his second career hat trick with the overtime-winning goal to give the visiting Calgary Flames a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.
Lindholm, who has scored goals in every game this season, converted a two-on-one rush with Johnny Gaudreau for the winner 2:46 into the extra period for the Flames, who blew a 3-0 lead before recovering to claim their second consecutive w...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:05:07 GMT
Lance Stephenson selected in G League draft
Nine-year NBA veteran Lance Stephenson is taking a measured approach toward a return to the league after he was selected in the G League draft on Saturday by Grand Rapids, an affiliate of the Denver Nuggets.
Stephenson, 31, last played in the NBA in 2018-19 with the Los Angeles Lakers and has most recently been playing in China. He was a former second-round draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 2010 and played six seasons ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:19:13 GMT
Sharks look to extend perfect start vs. Bruins
It's been eight years since the San Jose Sharks opened a season with five consecutive victories. And, nearly as long since they beat the Boston Bruins.
The Sharks look to continue their undefeated start when they visit the Bruins on Sunday.
San Jose has been one of the surprise teams through the early days of the 2021-22 campaign. Logan Couture had two goals with an assist and Adin Hill made 30 saves as the Sharks won a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:40:07 GMT
Senators' Shane Pinto (upper body) out at least five games
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is expected to be sidelined at least five games with an upper-body injury, coach D.J. Smith announced Saturday.
Pinto exited Ottawa's 2-1 loss on Thursday to the San Jose Sharks in the first period following a hit from defenseman Brent Burns. Pinto returned in the second period before exiting after one shift.
"We don't know officially but we're probably thinking for sure tonight (agai...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:19:07 GMT
Penguins D Kris Letang (COVID protocol) out vs. Leafs
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang entered the NHL's COVID protocol and has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.
"He is not a confirmed positive. He has had a positive test," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said of the two-time Stanley Cup winner. "He is in the process of confirmatory tests, and that's part of the protocol."
Letang, 34, has recorded four assists for his lone ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:37:32 GMT
China faces growing opposition to 2022 Winter Olympics due to human rights record: Report
Beijing [China], October 23 (ANI): China faces growing opposition to the 2022 Winter Olympics on account of a dismal human rights record, particularly in the Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims, said a Canada-based think tank.
The Olympic flame for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is officially ignited in Greece and the flame will reach the Chinese capital later in October to launch the countdown for the games b...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:18:49 GMT
Study finds illness related messages significant motivators for exercise
Ottawa [Canada], October 23 (ANI): According to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, fitness apps that emphasise illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging.
The study, 'The Relationship between Perceived Health Message Motivation and Social Cognitive Beliefs in Persuasive Health Com...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:12:56 GMT
Gold prices on the rise amid fears of worldwide inflation
The price of gold this week exceeded $1,800 per ounce, trading data shows. While global investors assess the risks of high inflation, some experts say gold prices could soon double.The price of December gold futures on the New York Comex stock exchange on Friday jumped 1.69%, to $1812.15 per ounce. Over the week, gold has risen in price by some 2.5%, its fastest weekly growth rate since spring....[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:55:07 GMT
Scottie Barnes, Raptors seek encore vs. Mavs
After dominating the host Boston Celtics on Friday, the Toronto Raptors hope to continue their success on Saturday night against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
The Raptors, who lost a dud in their season opener Wednesday against the visiting Washington Wizards, rebounded by humiliating the Celtics 115-83.
The Mavericks will be seeking redemption of their own after dropping their first game of the season 113-87 to the ho...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:40:07 GMT
Leafs' Auston Matthews looks to get on score sheet vs. Penguins
One of two superstars is expected to be in the lineup Saturday when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The game normally would be a matchup of marquee offensive talents, Toronto's Auston Matthews and Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby. Both had wrist surgery late in the offseason, butMatthews' was a few weeks before Crosby's.
Matthews, the NHL's top goal-scorer last season with 41, played in his second game ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:05:07 GMT
NBA roundup: Suns send in-fighting Lakers to 0-2 start
A historic night for Chris Paul was marred by two incidents, one an altercation between Lakers teammates Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard, during the visiting Phoenix Suns' 115-105 triumph over Los Angeles on Friday night.
Paul led Phoenix with 23 points and a game-high 14 assists. When he made afree throw in the second quarter, he scored his 20,000th point, the 47th player to do so, and he became the first in NBA history...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:55:22 GMT
UN will further promote, defend Women's Rights in Afghanistan: Secretary-General
New York [US] October 23 (ANI): The United Nations will continue its activities in Afghanistan to further promote and defend women's rights in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday (local time).
"In Afghanistan, the @UN is staying and delivering and will continue to promote and defend the rights of women and girls. We will not stop until girls can go back to school, and women can return to thei...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:19:13 GMT
Scottie Barnes puts up 25 as Raptors rout Celtics
Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his second NBA game, Gary Trent Jr. added 20 points and the Toronto Raptors spoiled the home opener of the Boston Celtics with a 115-83 win on Friday night.
Barnes, who was selected No. 4 overall out of Florida State in this year's draft, shot 11-for-17 from the field in 35 minutes. Barnes and Raptors guard Fred VanVleet each had a team-high 12 points in Toronto'...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:03:09 GMT
Canada lifts advisory against non-essential int'l travel
Ottawa [Canada], October 23 (ANI): Canada has lifted its advisory against all non-essential international travel by Canadians outside the country.
The new advisories for each country have now reverted to the four levels that existed prior to the pandemic: exercise normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel and avoid all travel, Xinhua reported.
However, a blanket advisory ag...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:03:08 GMT
Canada's COVID-19 new cases continue declining
Ottawa [Canada], October 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Canada saw an average of 2,821 COVID-19 new cases daily on Oct. 15-21, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous week, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada on Friday.
Hospitalization and critical care admission trends, primarily involving unvaccinated people, were stabilizing in the country.
The latest data showed that 2,367 people with COVID-19 on average were ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:19:13 GMT
Playoff chances on line, Earthquakes take on Whitecaps
The San Jose Earthquakes will be battling to preserve their playoff hopes when they host the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday evening in a key late-season Western Conference match.
The Earthquakes (9-12-9, 36 points) would be eliminated from contention if they lose on Saturday and either Minnesota United or Real Salt Lake win. San Jose is in 10th place in the West, seven points under the playoff line with four ma...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:05:07 GMT
Sharks improve to 4-0-0 with road win over Leafs
Logan Couture had two goals and an assist, Timo Meier added a goal and an assist and the visiting San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 Friday night.
Erik Karlsson and Jonathan Dahlen also scored for the Sharks, who have won their first four games of the season. They have begun a five-game road trip with three straight victories.
Jason Spezza, Ondrej Kase and John Tavares scored for the Maple Leafs, who h...[read more]