Category Archives: Sports
'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76
Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his "Fosbury Flop," has died after a recurrence with lymphoma. He was 76...
Mar 13, 2023
Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada
It's rare for there to be unanimous agreement among the parents of youth athletes, but Canada's rising cost of living has created a consensus. Jeremy Cross, a youth basketball coach in the Greater Tor...
Mar 13, 2023
Forwards Keller, Crosby, Marner named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona right-wing Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh centre Sidney Crosby and Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Keller led the NHL with nine points (...
Mar 13, 2023
Canucks sign forward Aidan McDonough to two-year entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Aidan McDonough to a two-year entry-level contract. The 23-year-old led the Northeastern University Huskies with 20 goals and 38 points in 34 game...
Mar 13, 2023
Quebec hockey referee arrested for allegedly assaulting young player at end of match
QUEBEC - A 42-year-old hockey referee was arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a young player at the end of a game in the Quebec City area. Quebec City police spokeswoman Sandra Dion says offic...
Mar 13, 2023
Several Canadians to play key roles in NCAA March Madness tournaments
March Madness, the highly anticipated conclusion to the NCAA basketball season, has arrived with several Canadians looking to make an impact. The Canadian Press takes a look at eight players to watch ...
Mar 13, 2023
"One last ride:' Canada's Carr eyes NCAA title with Longhorns in final season
Marcus Carr's goal this season has never shifted, and that's cutting down the nets on April 3 after a win in the NCAA men's basketball final. The Texas Longhorns star guard has been the leading scorer...
Mar 13, 2023
Karin Harjo leaves Canada's alpine team to coach Mikaela Shiffrin
PARK CITY, Utah - Fresh off breaking the record for most World Cup race wins, U.S. ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has recruited Karin Harjo from Canada's alpine women's ski team to coach her next season. U...
Mar 13, 2023
Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1
CALGARY - Elias Lindholm scored the game-winner and added an assist and Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory on Sunday night over the Ottawa Senators. Jonathan Hub...
Mar 12, 2023
Neiderreiter, Barron score in second, Jets beat Lightning 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron scored second-period goals, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves and the Winnipeg Jets held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Sunday night. Nate Schm...
Mar 12, 2023