Category Archives: Sports
Stephen Gogolev leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championships
GATINEAU - Stephen Gogolev rarely shows his emotions. He couldn't help but pump his fists and crack a smile Friday night. The 21-year-old from Toronto jumped into the driver's seat at the Canadian fig...
Jan 09, 2026
Olympic organizers '100%' confident NHL will play in Milan Cortina despite arena delays
MILAN (AP) - Olympic organizers are "100%" confident the NHL won't pull out of the Milan Cortina Games with the new ice hockey arena finally ready. Or almost. Construction delays and other concerns ab...
Jan 09, 2026
'Old gal has had rough night': Main break floods iconic Yukon bar amid -40 C weather
A major water main break in Dawson City, Yukon, flooded streets and a historic bar as temperatures plunged to -40 C amid a recent cold snap. Dawson's public works department said some residents and bu...
Jan 09, 2026
'Old gal has had rough night': Main break floods iconic Yukon bar amid -40 C weather
A major water main break in Dawson City, Yukon, flooded streets and a historic bar as temperatures plunged to -40 C amid a recent cold snap. Dawson's public works department said some residents and bu...
Jan 09, 2026
Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada's Alberta ban, hope for future return
GATINEAU - Canadian figure skaters supported the national governing body's decision to ice events in Alberta, while holding out hope that major competitions could one day return to the province. The n...
Jan 09, 2026
Schizas, returning Daleman set for fierce battle for Canada's Olympic spot
GATINEAU - Madeline Schizas took a deep breath, then made her feelings unmistakably clear. The reigning national champion knows Gabrielle Daleman - back after years of serious injuries - is coming for...
Jan 09, 2026
Olympic organizers '100%' confident NHL will play in Milan Cortina despite arena delays
MILAN (AP) - Olympic organizers are "100%" confident the NHL won't pull out of the Milan Cortina Games with the new ice hockey arena finally ready. Or almost. Construction delays and other concerns ab...
Jan 09, 2026
Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85
Jim Furlong, a West Division all-star linebacker in 1965 and Grey Cup champion in 1971, has died. He was 85. The Calgary Stampeders announced his death on Friday. No cause was given. Furlong played 17...
Jan 09, 2026
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) - Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on Friday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's dru...
Jan 09, 2026
Canada's Oldham, Gaskell grab silver, bronze in freeski slopestyle World Cup
ASPEN - Canada's Megan Oldham and Elena Gaskell were both medallists in the women's freestyle skiing slopestyle World Cup event on Friday. Oldham took silver with a score of 73.02, while Gaskell grabb...
Jan 09, 2026