Category Archives: Sports
Bolts, Leafs, Panthers make big moves before NHL free agency bell sounds
The Atlantic Division got down to business ahead of NHL free agency's opening bell. The Tampa Bay Lightning signed prized winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, US$63-million deal Monday - roughly thre...
Jul 01, 2024
Edmonton Oilers re-sign Connor Brown to one-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Connor Brown to a one-year contract worth US$1 million in a deal announced Monday by the team. The 30-year-old from Toronto had four goals and eight as...
Jul 01, 2024
Tough decisions as Bev Priestman unveils 18-player soccer roster for Paris Olympics
Sydney Collins, Nichelle Prince and Quinn, winning their battle with injury, have made Canada coach Bev Priestman's 18-player roster for the Paris Olympics. Thirteen members of the women's soccer squa...
Jul 01, 2024
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Tanev to six-year, US$27-million contract
TORONTO - Chris Tanev is set to play in his hometown. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL ...
Jul 01, 2024
UEFA investigating Jude Bellingham over possible indecent gesture at Euro 2024 game
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - England star Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a potentially offensive gesture made during a European Championship win against Slovakia. UEFA said Monday it ...
Jul 01, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday because of an injured shoulder. The two-time Australian Open champion was supposed to play Emina Bektas of the ...
Jul 01, 2024
Next generation strives to make Canada's women's basketball team for Paris Olympics
VICTORIA - There are moments Syla Swords still gets a little star struck on the court. In a matter of years, she has gone from doing school projects about her role models to playing alongside them on ...
Jul 01, 2024
Ward's late field goal lifts Redblacks past winless Tiger-Cats 24-22
OTTAWA - A 46-yard field goal by Lewis Ward on the final play of regulation time allowed the Ottawa Redblacks to beat the winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-22 Sunday night. The victory marked Ottawa's (2...
Jun 30, 2024
'Unpredictable' free agency on tap as part of NHL's fast-tracked off-season
NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers. The off-season comes at you fast, and with all of it packed into a sho...
Jun 30, 2024
Pogacar takes yellow jersey in second stage of Tour de France
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) - Them two again. It took only two days into the Tour de France to show that Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are in a class of their own. Pogacar attacked from the chasing pelot...
Jun 30, 2024