Category Archives: Sports
Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp
EDMONTON - Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope. S...
Sep 20, 2023
Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...
Sep 20, 2023
Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...
Sep 20, 2023
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract. Stamkos' current $68 million, eight-year deals e...
Sep 20, 2023
Canucks defenceman Poolman to start the season on long-term injured reserve
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman will start the upcoming NHL season on long-term injured reserve as he continues to recover from migraines. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says Poolma...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada tops host China in Olympic women's volleyball qualifier
NINGBO, China - Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday. Canada earned a 3-2 (28-26, 15-25,...
Sep 20, 2023
Toronto Argonauts sign general manager Pinball Clemons to contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts extended the contract of general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons on Wednesday. Clemons became the club's GM in October 2019. Since then, Toronto has captured three strai...
Sep 20, 2023
Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
MADRID (AP) - Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the women's national team early Wednesday after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to...
Sep 20, 2023
Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1
NEW YORK (AP) - George Springer celebrated his 34th birthday with his 57th career leadoff homer, Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7...
Sep 19, 2023