Category Archives: Sports
Future of Sports in Canada Commission head invites more people to speak up
CALGARY - The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission says many Canadians have participated so far and she encourages more to get involved. Former Ontario justice Lise Maisonneuv...
Nov 28, 2024
Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality
TORONTO - A new study finds there's a disconnect between how hazing on sports teams in Canada is perceived and the realities of toxic culture. The Coaches Association of Ontario, with support from Hyd...
Nov 28, 2024
Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity to nation's capital in second PWHL season
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined mentality heading into the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season. After missing the playoffs by just t...
Nov 28, 2024
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO - Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto's latest recruit to the new Northern Super League, comes with a resume that includes successful stops at the University of Guelph, South Alabama and P...
Nov 28, 2024
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black's laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women's curling championship. The Nova Scotia skip wants to get back to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for more of that...
Nov 28, 2024
Canadian men climb four places to No. 31, reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings
Canada will finish out the year at a career-high in the FIFA rankings after climbing four places to No. 31. The Canadian men had previously been as high as No. 33, achieved in February 2022 under John...
Nov 28, 2024
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integ...
Nov 28, 2024
Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3 extending home win streak to nine
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jackson Blake scored 2:07 apart midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. Ja...
Nov 27, 2024
Gaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday night with only 11 s...
Nov 27, 2024
Kopitar, Rittich lead the Kings' rebound for a 4-1 win over NHL-leading Jets
LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets o...
Nov 27, 2024