Category Archives: Sports
Gregory Santos back on mound for the Mariners. Their new reliever may not be ready for season opener
Newly acquired Seattle Mariners reliever Gregory Santos threw a light bullpen session Friday, his first since experiencing right lat soreness after throwing off a mound at the the start of spring trai...
Mar 08, 2024
Ottawa receiver Gendron among players to secure berths to CFL national combine
WATERLOO, ONTARIO - It wasn't his best performance, but it was good enough to earn Nicholas Gendron a spot in the CFL's national combine. The Ottawa Gee-Gees receiver was among eight players from the ...
Mar 08, 2024
Brad Gushue, Brendan Bottcher win playoff openers at Brier
REGINA - Defending champion Brad Gushue and Alberta's Brendan Bottcher won their opening playoff games at the Canadian men's curling championship Friday to shorten theirs roads to the final. Gushue de...
Mar 08, 2024
Maple Leafs acquire Connor Dewar from Wild for 2026 fourth-round pick
TORONTO - Centre Connor Dewar was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Minnesota Wild ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Minnesota got a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL draft and forward ...
Mar 08, 2024
Auger-Aliassime through to third round at Indian Wells with win over Lestienne
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 win over French qualifier Constant Lestienne on Friday. Auger-Ali...
Mar 08, 2024
Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week
EDMONTON - Through the first half of the season, the word from Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland didn't change. The Oilers were close to being maxed out on the NHL's salary cap and any deal ...
Mar 08, 2024
Flames get Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for fifth-round pick in 2024 draft
CALGARY - Defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk has been traded to the Calgary Flames by the San Jose Sharks for a draft pick. San Jose gets a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in return for the 23-year-old...
Mar 08, 2024
Vancouver Canucks 'good enough to compete' after quiet trade deadline: GM
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks looked around ahead of the NHL's trade deadline Friday, but general manager Patrik Allvin says high prices kept his team from making any moves. Allvin told reporters ...
Mar 08, 2024
Canada's Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title
For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer. The Brooklyn, N.S., native won her first global title last weekend with a gold medal...
Mar 08, 2024
Christiaan Esterhuizen named coach of Pacific Pride and Canada under-20 rugby team
Christiaan Esterhuizen has been appointed head coach of both the Canadian under-20 rugby team and the Pacific Pride academy. Esterhuizen will work alongside Phil Mack, who was recently appointed attac...
Mar 08, 2024