Category Archives: Sports

Forward Nikolaj Ehlers scoring at a career-best pace for playoff-bound Jets
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers knows he's on the verge of a career-high season for points, but a big celebration isn't around the corner. The speedy Winnipeg Jets forward views it as part of his evolution ...
Mar 27, 2025

New role, same goal for Maciocia after Alouettes restructure: 'I'm still the GM here'
MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia may have new responsibilities with the Montreal Alouettes, but that doesn't mean we'll see less of him on the field. "The day I start doing paperwork, it'll be time to move o...
Mar 27, 2025

Woman files $3.75m lawsuit against Spitfires, OHL, CHL for alleged 1984 sex assault
WINDSOR, Ont. - A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a 1984 sexual assault by former Windsor Spitfires players at a team party. The plaintiff, identified in c...
Mar 27, 2025

Fans boo U.S. anthem before Blue Jays home opener at Toronto's Rogers Centre
TORONTO - Some Blue Jays fans booed the United States' national anthem at Toronto's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. There were scattered but audible boos from the sold-out crowd at Rogers C...
Mar 27, 2025

Oilers recall goaltender Rodrigue on emergency basis after injury to Skinner
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday. The move comes after starting goaltende...
Mar 27, 2025

Jays have aggressive home opener lineup with Bichette, Guerrero, Santander up first
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have put out an aggressive but unorthodox lineup for their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Shortstop Bo Bichette, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and le...
Mar 27, 2025

Heading South: Grand Slam of Curling to include a stop in Lake Tahoe next season
TORONTO - The Grand Slam of Curling will hold an event outside of Canada for the first time next season. Organizers say the series will make a stop in Lake Tahoe, Nev., as part of a five-event schedul...
Mar 27, 2025

Former Toronto FC young guns Nelson, Priso return to BMO Field as Vancouver Whitecaps
TORONTO - Jayden Nelson and Ralph Priso, two young Canadians deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC, return to BMO Field on Saturday as members of the Vancouver Whitecaps. With the Whitecaps (4-...
Mar 27, 2025

Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes turf race added to Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series
TORONTO - The winner of the 2025 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes will earn a direct entry into the Breeders' Cup. Woodbine Entertainment announced Thursday the $750,000 turf race has been added to the Bree...
Mar 27, 2025

Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July
The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australi...
Mar 27, 2025