Category Archives: Sports
Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions
It's only August but Dane Evans and the B.C. Lions have a chance to really gain the upper hand on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. B.C. (6-1) visits Winnipeg (5-2) on Thursday night in a game that has treme...
Aug 02, 2023
Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi
WASHINGTON - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell in straight sets to Japan's Yosuke Watanuki at the Citi D-C Open in Washington. Auger-Aliassime has struggled through injuries this season and spoke ...
Aug 02, 2023
Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form
TORONTO - Jamal Murray says he feels on a different page than his fellow Canadian men's basketball teammates. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion is in training camp this week after...
Aug 02, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira wants to take a bite out of the "Doughnut Boys." The CFL's leading rusher and his Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the B.C. Lions and their top-ranked defence Thursday at IG Field....
Aug 02, 2023
Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts released veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles on Wednesday. Ambles, 31, had 72 receptions for 737 yards and five TDs last season in helping Toronto win the Grey Cu...
Aug 02, 2023
Edmonton Elks to sport Indigenous-designed logo in game against Blue Bombers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks will sport an Indigenous logo on their helmets in an upcoming CFL game. Conrad Plews, a Metis artist of Cree background, designed the logo that will adorn Edmonton's helme...
Aug 02, 2023
Nick Taylor's life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win
TORONTO - Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-round sudden death playoff where he edged out England's Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. After an hours-long marathon of celebrations an...
Aug 02, 2023
Canada's Routliffe doubles up on gold medal at world para swim championship
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Tess Routliffe claimed her second gold medal and defended her title at the world para swim championship Wednesday. The 24-year-old from Caledon, Ont., won the women's SB7 ...
Aug 02, 2023
Lions' defence has earned title of best in the CFL, says B.C. defensive back Peters
SURREY, B.C. - Garry Peters is adamant. The B.C. Lions defence has earned its title of "best in the league." "As a defence, you don't see a lot of guys complaining out there. The guys are always picki...
Aug 02, 2023
Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Manitoba health officials say seven people have been taken to hospitals from the World Police Fire Games. They say several others have been treated for injuries at the scene. Thousands of l...
Aug 02, 2023