Category Archives: Sports

Bethel-Thompson to take charge of Elks' present while mentoring their future
McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back in the CFL, tasked with solidifying the Edmonton Elks' present while providing for their future. The 35-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal with Edmonton in Janu...
Jun 03, 2024

Head coach Mace looks to change culture as Riders move on from disappointing seasons
REGINA - The 2024 CFL campaign will be a season of change for the Saskatchewan Roughriders with new head coach Corey Mace at the helm. Mace signed a three-year contract with the Riders in November to ...
Jun 03, 2024

Deep, talented Blue Bombers look for fifth straight trip to Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros could have a problem this season, but it's a good one. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers veteran quarterback has to divvy up passes and touches to keep his hungry offensive teammates ...
Jun 03, 2024

Canada calls Minnesota forward Tani Oluwaseyi into camp for European friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has brought Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi into camp for friendlies against the Netherlands and France. It's a first national team call-up for the 24-year-old who ha...
Jun 03, 2024

B.C. Lions eager to 'do a little more' in hunt for Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Garry Peters noticed something was a little different as his B.C. Lions teammates filtered into training camp last month. Instead of using camp to get their bodies into peak physical condi...
Jun 03, 2024

Calgary Stampeders seek return to former glory in 2024
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need improvement on both sides of the football to return to the CFL's upper echelon. A 2-5 start and losing five games by three points or less in 2023 contributed to a...
Jun 03, 2024

Jonas Brothers named to perform at halftime of 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver
The Jonas Brothers will be the halftime entertainment at the 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver. The CFL and B.C. Lions made the joint announcement Monday. The pop-rock band - consisting of brothers Kevi...
Jun 03, 2024

Chelsea hires Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, as head coach
Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, was hired as Chelsea head coach on Monday, just weeks after leading Leicester back to the Premier League. The 44-year-old Italian signed a five-year ...
Jun 03, 2024

Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which is playing for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers open the best-of-seven NHL championship Saturday night against the F...
Dave Barry Jun 03, 2024

Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life
CALGARY - Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup...
Jun 03, 2024