Category Archives: Sports
Ibáñez's big hit lifts Tigers to 5-2 win over Astros and sweep in AL Wild Card Series
HOUSTON (AP) - Andy Ibez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit's four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on We...
Oct 02, 2024
Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible. Marci Ien,...
Oct 02, 2024
RJ Barrett embracing limelight, defence ahead of first full season with Raptors
MONTREAL - RJ Barrett isn't concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto Raptors guard/forward is instead choosing to embrace the attention. With the Raptors in Montreal for his fi...
Oct 02, 2024
Montreal Alouettes trade Canadian RB Jeshrun Antwi to B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions acquired Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi from the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday. In return, the Alouettes received a third-round draft pick in 2025. Antwi, a sixth-rou...
Oct 02, 2024
Constantini picks up second upset at Grand Slam opener with win over Homan
CHARLOTTETOWN - Italian skip Stefania Constantini scored her second big upset of the HearingLife Tour Challenge with a 6-4 win over defending Canadian and world women's champion Rachel Homan in Wednes...
Oct 02, 2024
Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City
QUBEC - The Los Angeles Kings have arrived in Quebec City to kick off the final stretch of their NHL training camp, in a trip that's buoyed by millions of dollars in public money. The team practised t...
Oct 02, 2024
Calgary Stampeders in danger of missing CFL playoffs for first time since 2004
The Calgary Stampeders' streak of consecutive playoff appearances is in jeopardy. Calgary has made 18 straight trips to the playoffs, which is the longest active streak in the CFL and fourth-longest i...
Oct 02, 2024
Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for 'sexual maltreatment'
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for "sexual maltreatment," the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced Wednesday. The suspension was list...
Oct 02, 2024
Edmonton's Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
Edmonton's Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Bateman is one of three Canadians competing in this week's Korn Ferry T...
Oct 02, 2024
Blue Jays president Shapiro says GM Atkins will continue in current role
TORONTO - Team president Mark Shapiro says Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro says it was an "incredibly disappointing season," but notes Atkins guided th...
Oct 02, 2024