Category Archives: Sports
Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Hronek from Red Wings for picks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have added to their blue line, acquiring defenceman Filip Hronek from the Detroit Red Wings. The trade, announced Wednesday, sees Vancouver send Detroit a pair of dra...
Mar 01, 2023
Women's pro golf season in full swing with Henderson, Costabile representing Canada
The women's professional golf season gets into full swing this week with two events on opposite sides of the globe. Superstar Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is the only Canadian in the field ...
Mar 01, 2023
Canadian forward Josh Mao combines high-level rugby with top academics at Cal
Part of Cal's storied college rugby program, Canadian Josh Mao is also looking to make a mark off the pitch. The junior front-row forward from Victoria, who is majoring in molecular cell biology, is h...
Mar 01, 2023
Free-agent receiver Kamar Jorden feels he still has plenty of good football left
Kamar Jorden is playing a waiting game. Entering his ninth CFL season, the six-foot-three, 205-pound receiver feels he still has some productive years remaining. However, just over two weeks after hit...
Mar 01, 2023
Alexandria Loutitt wins Canada's first ski jumping world title
PLANICA, Slovenia - Alexandria Loutitt became Canada's first-ever ski jumping world champion Wednesday with a gold medal in the women's large hill event. The 19-year-old from Calgary totalled 254.4 po...
Mar 01, 2023
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL's first star for February
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is the NHL's first star for the month of February. Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon earned second star honours and Boston Bruins goaltender ...
Mar 01, 2023
Toronto Raptors send five players to G-League affiliate during road trip
The Toronto Raptors sent five players to their G-League affiliate on Wednesday Canadian guard Dalano Banton, centre Christian Koloko and swingman Joe Wieskamp were all put on assignment to Raptors 905...
Mar 01, 2023
Flames remain confident in playoff chances despite recent struggles
CALGARY, United Kingdom - The Calgary Flames have work to do to get back into playoff position in the NHL. The Flames are five points out of Western Conference wild-card spot with a quarter of their r...
Mar 01, 2023
Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard named NHL rookie of the month for February
NEW YORK - Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard is the NHL's rookie of the month for February. The 22-year-old went 4-0-1 with a .922 save percentage and 2.33 goals-against average in six appearanc...
Mar 01, 2023
Auger-Aliassime out of Dubai Tennis Championships with second-round loss to Sonego
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 loss to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday. Soneg...
Mar 01, 2023