Category Archives: Sports
Toronto FC's disappointing MLS season ends in Philadelphia with a fifth straight loss
CHESTER, Pa. - Toronto FC's MLS campaign ended in a dismal 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union on Sunday for a fifth straight defeat that signals more work is needed on a roster that was almost complet...
Oct 09, 2022
Maple Leafs sign forward Zach Aston-Reece to one-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Zach Aston-Reese to a one-year year contract worth $840,630. The 28-year-old from Staten Island, N.Y., had five goals and 10 assists in a combined 69 games ...
Oct 09, 2022
Stanback returns, Alouettes seek CFL playoff berth against Redblacks
MONTREAL - A win Monday would be worth its weight in gold for the Montreal Alouettes. A CFL team chasing a .500 record for most of the season, the Alouettes (7-7) can both clinch a playoff spot and a ...
Oct 09, 2022
Member of Parliamentary committee applauds Skinner's resignation from Hockey Canada
A member of Parliament says that more members of Hockey Canada's leadership group should resign. Sbastien Lemire said Andrea Skinner made the right decision to resign as Hockey Canada's interim board ...
Oct 09, 2022
Canadian women look to extend winning streak against World Cup-bound Morocco
Ignoring World Cup-bound Morocco's modest world ranking of No. 76, Canada coach Bev Priestman expects her seventh-ranked squad to be tested by the Atlas Lionesses on Monday. The African Cup of Nations...
Oct 09, 2022
'It's time': Maple Leafs know they're running out of chances for playoff breakthrough
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas didn't just double down. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager pushed his chips all-in - a decision that could go a long way in defining his tenure in the pressure-packed role h...
Oct 09, 2022
Canada star Alphonso Davies diagnosed with cranial bruise, no word on return to play
MUNICH - Canadian star Alphonso Davies suffered a "cranial bruise" in taking a boot to the face in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Bayern Munich said the 21-year-old from Ed...
Oct 09, 2022
Potent Edmonton Oilers ready to contend for Stanley Cup
EDMONTON - The Oilers have finished an eight-game pre-season schedule - and the veterans can't wait for the real games to start. "It's nice to have one or two games, but I think you want to get ready ...
Oct 09, 2022
Youthful Canadiens head into season with plenty of building, learning to do
MONTREAL - After a 3-0 pre-season loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sept. 28, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis summed up what may be the team's mantra going forward. "If you expect imme...
Oct 09, 2022
Canadian women post comfortable 41-5 win over Japan to open Rugby World Cup campaign
WHANGAREI, New Zealand - Canada ran in seven tries to open its Rugby World Cup campaign with a comfortable 41-5 win over Japan on Saturday. The Canadian women reeled off 36 straight points to snap an ...
Oct 08, 2022