Category Archives: Sports

McEvoy, Lions patiently awaiting Rourke's decision as QB works out with NFL clubs
Neil McEvoy is of two minds when it comes to the football future of Nathan Rourke. On one hand, he's pleased to see a CFL player get opportunities to prove himself south of the border. But as the B.C....
Jan 11, 2023

Canada's Gligic recalibrated for Sony Open, 1st full-field event of PGA Tour in 2023
Michael Gligic has only taken a few days off since his last PGA Tour event in November. He's been working hard during the circuit's six-week winter break, even getting reps in during a heavy snowfall ...
Jan 11, 2023

Longtime Giants infielder Brandon Belt confident he can return to form with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Veteran infielder Brandon Belt's right knee issues were so bad at times last year that he questioned whether he'd be able to keep playing in the big leagues. A successful surgical procedure ...
Jan 11, 2023

Former NHL defenceman P.K. Subban set for emotional return to Montreal
P.K. Subban knows standing at centre ice in Montreal's Bell Centre on Thursday will stir emotions. Canadiens fans are known for their unbridled passion, and being embraced by them during his seven sea...
Jan 11, 2023

Avs great Joe Sakic appointed to Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee
TORONTO - Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations Joe Sakic has been appointed to the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee. Sakic, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, will fil...
Jan 11, 2023

Canadian flyweight Malcom (X) Gordon to fight on Match UFC card in England
Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon will face England's Jake (White Kong) Hadley on March 18 at UFC 286 in London. The mixed martial arts card is being held at the O2 Arena. Gordon (14-6-0) is comin...
Jan 11, 2023

Kamara trade request looms over CF Montreal pre-season training
MONTREAL - An already tumultuous off-season for CF Montreal has taken another twist, with striker Kei Kamara looking to leave the Major League Soccer club. Kamara was absent from Montreal as it starte...
Jan 11, 2023

Habs forward Gallagher out at least six weeks with a lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will be out a minimum of six weeks with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Gallagher has missed Montreal's last three games with the in...
Jan 11, 2023

Moir, Weaver advocates of gender-expansive ice dance and pairs figure skating teams
Canadian ice dancer Kaitlyn Weaver says, as an LGBTQ person, her sport has never fully reflected her lived experience. Skate Canada has rewritten its policy that specifies ice dance and pairs team mus...
Jan 11, 2023

Canadian midfielder Samantha Chang ready for next step on soccer adventure
After a stellar career at the University of South Carolina, Canadian midfielder Samantha Chang now looks forward to playing professionally. The first door to possibly open is Thursday's NWSL draft. Bu...
Jan 11, 2023