Category Archives: Sports
Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft
TORONTO - Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections. Burke could ...
May 01, 2023
BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options
BURNABY, B.C. - The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in c...
May 01, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 01, 2023
Rory McIlroy to defend RBC Canadian Open title at Oakdale Golf and Country Club
TORONTO - Rory McIlroy will be going for a three-peat at the RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy was one of several golfers named to the field of the men's national championship this afternoon. He won the tour...
May 01, 2023
Forge FC rewards coach Bobby Smyrniotis with new contract and expanded role
HAMILTON - Forge FC has rewarded Bobby Smyrniotis with a four-year contract extension in an expanded role as head coach and sporting director. Smyrniotis was named the Canadian Premier League team's f...
May 01, 2023
Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs
TORONTO - Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday. Christopher Murie, the owner...
May 01, 2023
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he's joining bid to buy NHL's Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Another celebrity appears set to join in the bidding war for the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Rap legend Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram account that he is joining a bid led by Los Angeles-based p...
May 01, 2023
Calgary Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Darryl Sutter, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season. The Flames missed the playoffs this season after posting a 38-27...
May 01, 2023
Remote Leafs radio setup proves costly on call of OT goal that gave team series win
TORONTO - Sports broadcasters usually get only a handful of opportunities in their career to put their stamp on a team's most memorable moments. When John Tavares scored an OT winner to give Toronto i...
May 01, 2023
Panthers restrict ticket sales to U.S. residents for home games against Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs fans planning to attend the team's road games in the upcoming second-round NHL playoff series against Florida may find themselves shut out of ticket options. The Panthers are restricting t...
May 01, 2023