Category Archives: Sports

Lukes hits grand slam as Jays beat Pirates in spring training action
DUNEDIN - Nathan Lukes hit a grand slam as part of a five-run fourth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 in spring training action Friday. Lukes went deep off of Pittsburgh...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Canada's Cozzolino to make long awaited return to Paralympics after break from hockey
Dominic Cozzolino is happy he took the break from Para hockey. However, it didn't take long for the competitive itch to catch up to him. The star forward will be making his return to Paralympic action...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
ST. JOHN'S - Brad Gushue recovered from a blunder to stay in contention at the Canadian men's championship and extend his curling career Friday. The six-time champion attempting to win a record sevent...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest's curling career. Success has another hand in keeping her competitive flame lit for this long. The 63-year-old - turning 64 on May 25 - will once a...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

N.B. mother has the inside track on stroller run world record
FREDERICTON - A middle school art teacher from Fredericton says she started running again not long after giving birth 17 months ago, and now all those kilometres may have her on track for a Guinness W...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says the 33-year-old forward has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won't pl...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Avalanche acquire Kadri, Islanders get Schenn ahead of NHL trade deadline
Nazem Kadri is heading back to familiar surroundings. Brayden Schenn has a new address. And Nick Foligno is set to have an on-ice family reunion. NHL general managers worked the phones until Friday's ...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale a...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale a...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders say they've received 'strong response' to tailgating lottery
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders say fans have taken them up on pre-game drinking and barbecuing in the parking lot outside Mosaic Stadium. The club says many have entered the lottery to win tail...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026