Category Archives: Sports
Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames
WINNIPEG - Head coach Rick Bowness is predicting an intensity similar to an NHL playoff-series clincher when his Winnipeg Jets host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. "(Wednesday) night is probably goin...
Apr 04, 2023
Canada's Leylah Fernandez beats Rodina to advance at Charleston Open
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat Russia's Evgeniya Rodina in the round of 64 at the Charleston Open on Tuesday, winning 6-3, 6-2. Fernandez hit three aces and won four breakpoints en ...
Apr 04, 2023
Simon Fraser University ceases its football program
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. Simon Fraser was slated to play this season in the Lone Star Conference. In Feb...
Apr 04, 2023
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky details medical ordeal of recent months
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky says she has emerged from a medical ordeal that started in mid-December when she found out she had COVID. The 30-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., who has won 89 caps f...
Apr 04, 2023
Canadian basketball player Laeticia Amihere declares for WNBA draft
Canada women's basketball player Laeticia Amihere is declaring for the upcoming WNBA draft. Amihere, who made the announcement via her Twitter account, played her last four seasons with the University...
Apr 04, 2023
Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray listed day-to-day with head injury
TORONTO - Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray is listed day-to-day with a head injury, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday. Murray left Sunday's loss to the Red Wings after appearing to hit his head o...
Apr 04, 2023
Hockey Hall of Fame debuts exhibit on women's game
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing the women's game. Hall of Famers Angela James and Jayna Hefford were on hand to put the finishing touches on the exhibit in down...
Apr 04, 2023
iGO reports robust first year for Ontario's open sports-betting market
TORONTO - It's been quite an opening year for Ontario's fledgling open sports-betting market. iGaming Ontario announced Tuesday - the Ontario market's first anniversary - the province delivered about ...
Apr 04, 2023
Canada suffers costly cricket loss to Namibia in ICC World Cup Qualifier Playoff
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Canada suffered a costly 111-run defeat to Namibia on Tuesday at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff. The Namibia event serves as the penultimate stage of the qualification...
Apr 04, 2023
Maple Leafs won't wear themed jerseys for team's Pride night Tuesday
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs won't wear themed warmup jerseys for the team's annual Pride night celebration Tuesday. The organization has held Pride nights in support of the LGBTQ community since...
Apr 04, 2023