Category Archives: Sports
Doneil Henry adds sideline duties to his sporting director role at Simcoe County
BARRIE, Ont. - Canadian international defender Doneil Henry is adding sideline duties to his role as sporting director of League1 Ontario's Simcoe County Rovers. The semi-pro side, currently 10th in t...
Jun 10, 2024
'Time for another title': Cadence Weapon reworks Oilers anthem for Stanley Cup finals
TORONTO - Cadence Weapon has put a new Stanley Cup twist on his rap anthem "Connor McDavid." As the Edmonton Oilers head into the second game of the NHL final tonight, the hometown rapper and self-pro...
Jun 10, 2024
As F1 grid tightens up, drivers fear new regulations could widen gap again
MONTREAL - McLaren driver Lando Norris believes Formula One is more exciting than it has been in a long time, but fears that may change with the sport's governing body set to implement new regulations...
Jun 10, 2024
Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games
EDMONTON - Two of the biggest musical acts in Canadian history will be backing the Edmonton Oilers and entertaining their fans during the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers lead the Oilers in the...
Jun 10, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to their practice roster
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to the practice roster Monday. Tagovailoa's older brother, Tua, is the starting quarterback with the NFL's Miami Dolphi...
Jun 10, 2024
Canada Soccer reveals Canadian Championship semifinal dates. And there's a wait
TORONTO - Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. That's because there will be an almost seven-week delay between the first and second legs of the soccer ...
Jun 10, 2024
Canada captain says 'anything is possible' in T20 World Cup match against Pakistan
Canada can expect a motivated Pakistan when they meet Tuesday at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in suburban New York. Winless after two games at the 20-country cricket tournament, the sixth-ranked Pakist...
Jun 10, 2024
As Oilers chase Stanley Cup rings, former Oiler Esa Tikkanen sheds some of his
Several Edmonton Oilers are trying to win the first Stanley Cup rings of their careers. Esa Tikkanen is getting rid of his. The 59-year-old from Helsinki won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers...
Jun 10, 2024
Plouffe twins headline Canada's Olympic 3x3 women's basketball roster
TORONTO - Twin sisters Katherine and Michelle Plouffe headline Canada's 3x3 women's basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, A...
Jun 10, 2024
Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions
TORONTO - It didn't take Ka'Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts' offence. The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto's season-opening 35-27 hom...
Jun 10, 2024