Category Archives: Sports

Majority of Proline players backed Lions win in Rourke's '24 debut
Proline bettors were firmly behind Nathan Rourke's return to the CFL last week. Rourke made his '24 debut Sunday night when the B.C. Lions hosted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It was Rourke's first CFL g...
Aug 21, 2024

Veteran cornerback Houston among CFL leaders in interceptions with Stampeders
He's wearing different colours, but Demerio Houston is still doing his thing. The Calgary Stampeders cornerback stands tied for second in the CFL in interceptions with four, two behind Saskatchewan's ...
Aug 21, 2024

Argos looking to ground attack to provide balance against Roughriders
TORONTO - They've officially been teammates for less than a week, but Ka'Deem Carey will aim to become Chad Kelly's best friend Thursday night. Kelly will make his 2024 debut when Toronto (5-4) hosts ...
Aug 21, 2024

Maple Leafs sign forward Alex Steeves to one-year two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Alex Steeves to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level. The 2...
Aug 21, 2024

Rourke, Lions look to hand Ottawa Redblacks their first home loss of '24 season
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will attempt to do something on Saturday night no other CFL team has done this season. B.C. (5-5) will look to snap a four-game losing streak when it visits Ottawa (6-...
Aug 21, 2024

Canada draws into group with Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama at 2026 World Baseball Classic
PULLY - Canada has drawn into a pool with Puerto Rico, Cuba and Panama at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host Pool A from March 6 to 11, with those three nations joined b...
Aug 21, 2024

Vancouver Canucks change up goalie coaching staff
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are switching up their goaltending staff, promoting one coach and moving another to a scouting role. The club announced Wednesday that goalie coach and director of go...
Aug 21, 2024

Fernandez upset in singles, doubles in Cleveland
CLEVELAND - There were some eyebrows raised when Leylah Fernandez opted to squeeze in one more tournament instead of resting for next week's U.S. Open. After all, the 21-year-old tennis ace from Laval...
Aug 20, 2024

Springer helps homer-happy Blue Jays rout Reds 10-3
TORONTO - George Springer slammed two of Toronto's five home runs to trigger a 10-3 rout for the Blue Jays against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Alejandro Kirk, Spencer Horwitz and Leo Jimenez also ...
Aug 20, 2024

Brazilian pop star Anitta to perform at NFL’s first game in Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazilian pop star Anitta will perform at halftime of the first NFL game in the South American country on Sept. 6. The NFL announced Tuesday that the 31-year-old will perform when the...
Aug 20, 2024