Category Archives: Sports

Canadian Luke Willson banking on Gronkowski making second 25-yard field goal attempt
There's no doubt in Canadian Luke Willson's mind that Rob Gronkowski will redeem himself. Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end, returns for FanDuel's Kick of Destiny 2. Last year, Gron...
Feb 09, 2024

Canada's artistic swimming team qualifies for Paris Olympics
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's artistic swimming team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a seventh-place finish in the free competition Friday at the world aquatics championships. The result gave Can...
Feb 09, 2024

Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson guilty of sexual assault
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. - Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16 in 2016. In a decision dated today, Quebec cou...
Feb 09, 2024

Atletico Ottawa acquires goalkeeper Rayane Yesli from Winnipeg's Valour FC
Atletico Ottawa has acquired Rayane Yesli, a nominee for Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year last season, in a transfer from Winnipeg-based Valour FC. Midfielder Noah Verhoeven, who extende...
Feb 09, 2024

Canadian women fall 60-55 to Spain in FIBA Olympic qualifier
SOPRON, Hungary - Kayla Alexander had 17 points and 14 rebounds but Canada fell 60-55 to Spain on Friday in FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament action. Natalie Achonwa added seven points and 11 rebound...
Feb 09, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. The 26-year-old has experienc...
Feb 09, 2024

Mark Messier impressed by Oilers' rebound following disastrous start
Mark Messier owns six Stanley Cup rings. He's also been on teams where the next victory feels like it might never arrive. That's exactly where the Edmonton Oilers were at a month into the NHL season. ...
Dave Barry Feb 09, 2024

Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Bay FC has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx in a deal with Australia's Melbourne City FC. The expansion NWSL team said the 24-year-old from Boucherville, Que., has signe...
Feb 09, 2024

London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts
TORONTO - A southwestern Ontario police chief's apology this week for the time it took to lay sexual assault charges against five professional hockey players marked an important step in acknowledging ...
Feb 09, 2024

Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl
TORONTO - Most Canadian companies locked in their Super Bowl ad space long before anyone knew the Kansas City Chiefs would make it to the final match, but experts say many of those brands will be look...
Feb 09, 2024