Category Archives: Sports

Italy prop Nemer who gave teammate banana is suspended
ROME (AP) - Benetton and Italy prop Ivan Nemer was suspended until the end of the season on Friday after giving a rotten banana to a Black teammate. During a secret Santa exchange of gifts at a Benett...
Jan 27, 2023

Caufield: surgery ‘best decision,’ but would be playing in Canadiens playoff push
MONTREAL - The decision to undergo right shoulder surgery was a calculated group decision, but not a very popular one for Cole Caufield. After talks with Canadiens management and his agent Pat Brisson...
Jan 27, 2023

Expansion Vancouver FC to face provincial rival Pacific FC in 2023 CPL season opener
Expansion Vancouver FC will kick off life in the Canadian Premier League at provincial rival Pacific FC on April 14 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. The Friday night matchup serves as the opener...
Jan 27, 2023

Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from in...
Jan 27, 2023

Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith signs extension with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith is staying put. The Canadian defensive lineman signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Smith was slated to become a free agent next month...
Jan 27, 2023

Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson
Toronto FC landed its new goalkeeper Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through 2024. The free agent, who spent the last six seasons with New York City FC, was signed using targeted alloc...
Jan 27, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a knee sprain, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old centre has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 contests this season. Mat...
Jan 27, 2023

Arctic Winter Games a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills
The Arctic Winter Games are a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills of Team Alberta North. Mother Ashleigh is a mission staff member for the team and father Cory previously competed and...
Jan 27, 2023

Argentina rallies for three late tries to defeat Canadian men at Sydney Sevens
SYDNEY, Australia - Canada's men fell victim to a furious Argentina comeback on Friday, conceding three late tries to lose 24-19 at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The game was the first for the South America...
Jan 27, 2023

Hockey, jobs, children, guitar, custom suit all in a day in the life of a PHF player
Canadians make up 44 per cent of Premier Hockey Federation players this season, with two of seven teams in the women's league based north of the border. The PHF has upped the ante in its bid to be the...
Jan 27, 2023