Category Archives: Sports

Canada coach Jesse Marsch expects Mexico to present a tough test in Texas friendly
Despite Mexico failing to impress at this summer's Copa America and firing coach Jaime Lozano after failing to get out of the group stage, Canada coach Jesse Marsch is expecting a tough test Tuesday w...
Sep 09, 2024

PWHL names and logos receive mixed reactions: 'You will never please everyone'
Hockey star Hilary Knight wouldn't expect anything less. More than a year after the circuit was founded, the Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled much-anticipated names and logos for all six fr...
Sep 09, 2024

Chabot, Giroux, Stutzle excited for new-look Senators after Ottawa's busy off-season
OTTAWA - Thomas Chabot's golf swing seemingly wasn't impacted by off-season wrist surgery or the addition of a wedding ring. He's sure the operation will improve his on-ice performance when the Ottawa...
Sep 09, 2024

Trainer Kevin Attard to run four horses in $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes event
It's not as prestigious as the real thing but an unofficial Canadian Triple Crown would still be a significant accomplishment for Kevin Attard. Attard will send four horses postward Tuesday in the $40...
Sep 09, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named honorary chairman of Presidents Cup
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup when the competition returns to Canada later this month. The Royal Montreal Golf...
Sep 09, 2024

Calgary Stampeders sign linebacker Dan Basambombo, add to practice roster
CALGARY - Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team's practice roster. The six-foot, 225-pound Basambombo was selected out of the Univer...
Sep 09, 2024

Canada's Nicholas Bennett captures second Paralympic swim gold, Maxwell earns silver
PARIS - The work that produced Nicholas Bennett's first gold medal of the Paralympic Games was the key to his second. The Canadian surged into the lead on the breaststroke leg of his 200-metre individ...
Sep 09, 2024

Montreal's Diallo moves up 40 spots on ATP rankings to 103rd, third highest Canadian
LONDON - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo made a big move up the ATP Rankings on Monday after his solid performance at the U.S. Open. The 22-year-old moved 40 spots up to 103rd on the men's tennis rankings t...
Sep 09, 2024

Mourners begin to arrive for the funeral of brothers John and Matthew Gaudreau
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) - Mourners have begun to arrive for the funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau at a church in suburban Philadelphia on Monday. A bus brought family members and players to St. Mary Magda...
Dave Barry Sep 09, 2024

PWHL reveals names, logos for all six franchises ahead of second season
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled long-awaited team names and logos for all six franchises on Monday. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montral Victoire, New York Sirens, Otta...
Sep 09, 2024