Category Archives: Sports

Alberta's United Conservatives welcome back former estranged backbencher and critic
EDMONTON - A former backbench member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus is back in the fold, a day after standing in the house to apologize for past actions and statements....
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Charge, Fleet set to resume PWHL semifinal series after lengthy layoff
OTTAWA - Rebecca Leslie is hoping her 30th birthday celebrations Friday will include the Ottawa Charge moving one win away from the Professional Women's Hockey League final. Leslie and the Charge host...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Toronto finally gets its WNBA moment as Tempo prepare for season opener
TORONTO - Kia Nurse is focused on her process even as she's about to make history with the Toronto Tempo. Nurse, from Hamilton, is the only Canadian on Toronto's roster as the Tempo prepare to host th...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

'I expect more out of myself': Habs sniper Cole Caufield on offensive struggles
BUFFALO - Cole Caufield had the puck on his stick in prime shooting position. The Canadiens were trailing by two early in the third period after a strong finish to the second against the Buffalo Sabre...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov ousted from Italian Open clay-court tournament
ROME - Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov were eliminated from the Italian Open clay-court tournament on Thursday. Andreescu was defeated 6-4, 6-1 by 12th seed Belinda Bencic of Switzerla...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar's chances
TORONTO - Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and mindset, things can get very messy when Lionel Messi is on the pitch. Zimmerman said it will be u...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Syracuse and Wake Forest to meet for ACC football game in Toronto in 2027
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Syracuse and Wake Forest will hold their 2027 opener in Canada. The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN Events announced Thursday that the Orange and Demon Deacons will meet for ...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman
NEW YORK - Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets were named finalists Thursday for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. ...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, 'Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON - American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, has joined the ownership group of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Brampton Honey Badgers. Th...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026

Stampeders sign quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to two-year extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a two-year extension Thursday that will keep him with the club through the 2028 CFL season. Adams, acquired in a trade from the ...
The Canadian Press May 07, 2026