Category Archives: Sports
New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job
TORONTO - Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Enterta...
Apr 04, 2024
Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre
TORONTO - The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue...
Apr 04, 2024
Montreal's Sami Zayn is ready for his 'Rocky IV' moment at WrestleMania 40
Sami Zayn came so close to reaching the summit of the pro wrestling industry, he could almost taste it. Before a deafening, sold-out crowd at last year's Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, the red...
Apr 04, 2024
Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'
TORONTO - Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval. The Maple Leafs enforcer then dropped the gloves later in the game looking to spark his teammates, emphatically gesturing to...
Apr 04, 2024
Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials
MONTREAL - Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool. The national trials - Swimming Canad...
Apr 04, 2024
RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer
OTTAWA - The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer. In January France's Interior Ministry asked for help from 46 different countries, inc...
Apr 04, 2024
Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight season
Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press...
Apr 04, 2024
Zhan outstanding as China beats Japan 3-2 in shootout at women's hockey worlds
UTICA, N.Y. - Grace Zhan made 50 saves in regulation and overtime in a standout performance and Guan Yingying scored the only shootout goal as China defeated Japan 3-2 Thursday at the world women's ho...
Apr 04, 2024
Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates
TORONTO - A new study indicates most Ontarians who recently gambled online did so through regulated sites, though the unregulated market is still sizable. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ...
Apr 04, 2024
Canada's Fernandez falls 6-4, 6-4 to Stephens in second round of Charleston Open
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Charleston Open tennis tournament following a 6-4, 6-4 loss to American Sloane Stephens on Thursday. Fernandez struggled on serve, ...
Apr 04, 2024