Category Archives: Sports
Suzuki and Dach star in shootout as Canadiens rally past Flames 2-1
MONTREAL - Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Josh Anderson tied the game for Montreal (14-12-2) in...
Dec 12, 2022
Saskatchewan Roughriders name Kelly Jeffrey offensive coordinator
REGINA - Kelly Jeffrey was named the new offensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. Jeffrey joined the Roughriders as the running backs coach before the 2022 season. Feature back...
Dec 12, 2022
Defenceman Wade Redden joins Ottawa Senators Ring of Honour
OTTAWA - Wade Redden was a mainstay on the Ottawa Senators blue line for 11 years and for his efforts the fan favourite is the first player to be inducted into the team's Ring of Honour. Redden first ...
Dec 12, 2022
Bedard, Wright headline Canada's roster for world junior hockey championships
Connor Bedard and Shane Wright headline Canada's roster for the upcoming world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced its cuts Monday following two practice days and two exhibition games ...
Dec 12, 2022
Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio signs new three-year contract to stay in Toronto
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has elected to stay in Toronto, rather than test the waters abroad. Osorio, whose contract with Toronto FC had expired, has signed a new three-year contrac...
Dec 12, 2022
Reports: Blue Jays agree to deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending physical
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending a physical, according to multiple media reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the deal to be worth US$63 mi...
Dec 12, 2022
Former CFL head coach John Gregory dies at the age of 84
TORONTO - John Gregory, who guided the Saskatchewan Roughriders to their second Grey Cup title in 1989, has died. He was 84. The cause of death wasn't immediately known. The Iowa Barnstormers, an Aren...
Dec 12, 2022
Lindgren, Thompson, Nylander named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger William Nylander have been named the NHL's three stars of the week....
Dec 12, 2022
Hockey Canada releases slate of candidates to form new board of directors
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has named its slate of candidates to fill the nine vacant positions on its board of directors on a one-year term. The organization's provincial and territorial members will hol...
Dec 12, 2022
Federal government commits $2.4 million to athletes' mental health
MONTREAL - The federal government is committing $2.4 million in crisis funding towards athletes' mental health. Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge announced in Montreal the money will support crisis care...
Dec 12, 2022