Category Archives: Sports

Senators send Zaitsev, picks to Blackhawks for future considerations
The Ottawa Senators have sent defenceman Nikita Zaitsev and two draft picks to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations, the team announced Wednesday. Ottawa is dealing Chicago its...
Feb 22, 2023

Canada downs Puerto Rico to secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup
GUATEMALA CITY - Canada booked its ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win Wednesday over Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship. Kyler Vojvodic, Antoine...
Feb 22, 2023

Canadian women pay for defensive errors in 3-0 loss to Japan at SheBelieves Cup
FRISCO, Texas - Canada, paying for defensive errors, lost 3-0 to Japan in its final outing at the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday. Playing under the cloud of a labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the sixt...
Feb 22, 2023

Hot start to golf season has Canada's Megan Osland eyeing Epson Tour
It's all been coming together for Megan Osland this winter. Osland fired a 6-under 66 in the third round of Sunday's Cactus Tour event for a one-shot victory. It's the third win the native of Kelowna,...
Feb 22, 2023

Veteran lineman Neufeld feels culture a powerful element for Blue Bombers
The allure of CFL free agency has been lost upon Pat Neufeld. Since 2019, the veteran offensive lineman has signed an extension to remain with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rather hit the open market. In ...
Feb 22, 2023

Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak
CALGARY - Centre Riley Stotts took a welcome break from studying for a geography exam this week to discuss the University of Calgary Dinos' record-breaking 23-game winning streak in Canada West men's ...
Feb 22, 2023

Manitoba's Jennifer Jones reaches playoffs at Tournament of Hearts
Manitoba's Jennifer Jones reached the playoffs at the Canadian women's curling championship Wednesday with a 7-6 win in an extra end over Casey Scheidegger's wild card team. Jones topped Pool B at 6-1...
Feb 22, 2023

Hockey Canada renews partnership with Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group
CALGARY - Hockey Canada says it has renewed and expanded a partnership with Respect Group, an advocacy organization co-founded by former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy. In a statement released Wednesday, ...
Feb 22, 2023

Maple Leafs announce injured defenceman Jake Muzzin won't play again this season
TORONTO - Jake Muzzin won't play again this season. Whether the veteran defenceman can eventually resume his NHL career remains to be seen. The Maple Leafs announced Thursday the ailing Toronto blue-l...
Feb 22, 2023

At Canada Winter Games, children of top athletes say their advice helps development
HALIFAX - For some athletes at the Canada Winter Games, the discipline of elite sport has been part of their lives since they bounced on their parents' muscled legs. And as the Games unfold in Prince ...
Feb 22, 2023