Category Archives: Sports
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
DOHA, Qatar - The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday - leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday's tournament ...
Nov 18, 2022
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sol...
Nov 18, 2022
Canada drops second straight as Carpenter's winner lifts US to 2-1 Rivalry Series win
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Canada dropped a second consecutive contest in Rivalry Series play to the United States Thursday, falling 2-1 at Sandman Centre. Alex Carpenter scored what proved to be the winner wit...
Nov 17, 2022
Connor caps hat trick with late winner to lift Jets past Ducks 3-2
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor completed his hat trick netting the game winner with 53.5 seconds remaining to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Connor converted a ...
Nov 17, 2022
Bombers quarterback Collaros caputres second straight top player award
REGINA - Once again, Zach Collaros is the CFL's most outstanding player. The Winnipeg quarterback secured the honour for a second straight year Thursday night at the CFL awards banquet. Collaros will ...
Nov 17, 2022
B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke named CFL's outstanding Canadian
REGINA - B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke was named the CFL's most outstanding Canadian on Thursday. The announcement was made at the CFL's awards banquet in voting conducted by the Football Repor...
Nov 17, 2022
Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-1 win over Flames
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, ...
Nov 17, 2022
Blue Bombers head coach O'Shea named CFL's coach of the year
REGINA - Another year, another coach of the year honour for Mike O'Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. O'Shea claimed the award for a second straight season Thursday at the CFL awards banquet. The nati...
Nov 17, 2022
Bombers' Bryant becomes four-time winner of CFL's top lineman award
REGINA - A historic accomplishment for Stanley Bryant. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' towering tackle was named the CFL's top lineman for a record fourth time Thursday night at the league's awards banquet...
Nov 17, 2022