Category Archives: Sports
Coach says young Canadians are up for the challenge of Spain at FIFA U-20 World Cup
After a roller-coaster finale to the group stage of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Canada has made it to the round of 16 where defending champion Spain awaits Wednesday in Cali, Colombia. It's a tal...
Sep 10, 2024
Canadian Soccer Business points to 'new, landmark offer' made to Canada Soccer
TORONTO - While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it "proactively made a new, landmark offer" six week...
Sep 10, 2024
Shapovalov gives Canada 1-0 edge over Argentina in Davis Cup tie
MANCHESTER - Canada has taken a 1-0 lead in its Davis Cup tie against Argentina. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tue...
Sep 10, 2024
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to professional tryout
CALGARY - Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday. Barrie had one goal and 14 assists in 41 games with the Nas...
Sep 10, 2024
Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Robertson to one-year, US$875K contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract worth US$875,000 on Tuesday. Robertson produced 14 goals and 13 assists in 56 games last season with the Maple...
Sep 10, 2024
China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
DALIAN, China (AP) - China's Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption in the latest effort to weed out graft in the country's n...
Sep 10, 2024
Mets take advantage of sloppy defence in 3-2 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO - The New York Mets took advantage of some sloppy Toronto defence in a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre. A throwing error, wild pitch and passed ball in the eigh...
Sep 09, 2024
Sidney Crosby 'pretty optimistic' on contract extension with Penguins
LAS VEGAS - Sidney Crosby is confident he will have a new contract signed before the start of the NHL regular season. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour's North American leg Monday, the Pengu...
Sep 09, 2024
Canadian Paralympians happy to be home after great experience in Paris
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Upon touching down on home soil, Paralympic silver medallist Jesse Zesseu called his first Games a surreal moment. Several Canadian Paralympians returned home at Toronto Pearson In...
Sep 09, 2024
Canada Soccer and national team players move closer to long-awaited labour deal
TORONTO - Canada Soccer has reached a "framework" for a long-awaited labour agreement with its men's and women's national teams. But the deal is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Busi...
Sep 09, 2024