Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Hadwin credits more positive outlook for Rocket Mortgage Classic success
Despite a solid FedEx Cup ranking hovering around 50th, Adam Hadwin was losing his cool on the course. For nearly six weeks the product of Abbotsford, B.C., was getting frustrated when he played, even...
Jul 04, 2023
Hockey Canada names former Curling Canada exec Katherine Henderson as president, CEO
CALGARY - Hockey Canada is appointing Katherine Henderson as its next president and chief executive officer. She spent the last seven years as Curling Canada's CEO. Hockey Canada is coming off a scand...
Jul 04, 2023
Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic's staff on Tuesday. Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, James Wade and assistant coach Jim Sann will be on Toronto's fron...
Jul 04, 2023
Jones and Homan earn early berths at 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
OTTAWA - Two more rinks are joining the 18-team field at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Curling Canada says that Team Jennifer Jones and Team Rachel Homan will play at the national women's cu...
Jul 04, 2023
Redblacks acquire rights to Canadian linebacker Francis from Elks
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired the rights to Canadian linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. The 30-year-old Francis was on the Elk...
Jul 04, 2023
Senators sign defenceman Travis Hamonic to two-year, $2.2M contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Travis Hamonic on a two-year, US$2.2-million contract. Hamonic had six goals and 15 assists in 75 games with the Senators last season. The 32-year-o...
Jul 04, 2023
Waiting game continues for several Canadian players at rainy Wimbledon
LONDON - Several Canadian tennis players will have to wait at least another day before playing their first-round matches at Wimbledon. Wet weather has hampered early play at the Grand Slam competition...
Jul 04, 2023
John Gruden named head coach of American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies
TORONTO - John Gruden is the new head coach of the Toronto Marlies. He succeeds Greg Moore in the position. Moore and assistants A.J. MacLean and John Snowden were let go in May after the Marlies were...
Jul 04, 2023
Argos earn 45-24 home win over Lions to remain CFL's lone unbeaten club
TORONTO - Javon Leake had a 91-yard punt-return touchdown while Toronto's defence registered six interceptions as the Argonauts defeated the B.C. Lions 45-24 on Monday night to remain the CFL's lone u...
Jul 03, 2023
Foundation collective bargaining agreement redefines women's professional hockey
A binding, bedrock document now in place, the best players in women's hockey will have a premier, professional North American league of their own. "This is probably the most pivotal moment in the spor...
Jul 03, 2023