Category Archives: Sports
NHL monitoring Aquilini's family court proceeding, after allegations of child abuse
VANCOUVER - The National Hockey League says it is monitoring the family court proceedings of Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini, who has denied accusations by ex-wife Tali'ah that he abused th...
Sep 28, 2022
Edmonton Elks look for their first home victory since 2019 campaign
Home field has been anything but an advantage for the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (4-10) has dropped a CFL record-tying 14 straight games at Commonwealth Stadium. And with the Elks' faint playoff hopes ha...
Sep 28, 2022
Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors
VICTORIA - When Otto Porter Jr. was considering an offer from the Toronto Raptors, he didn't have to look far for a scouting report. "First thing he did (was call me)," Thaddeus Young said. "He said '...
Sep 28, 2022
Royal Canadian Mint releases coin celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 Summit Series
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series with a $2 coin celebrating Canada's hockey triumph over the Soviet Union The 1972 Summit Series was an eight...
Sep 28, 2022
Financier gives seven-figure sum to Canada's alpine, para alpine and ski cross racers
Alpine Canada's board chair has made a personal donation of $1.3 million to national alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racers to reduce the amount athletes pay out of their own pocket to race for thei...
Sep 28, 2022
Feds tell Canadian hockey players with KHL teams in Russia, Belarus to get out
Canadians continue to play hockey for Kontinental Hockey League teams in Russia and Belarus despite the Canadian government's warning to get out of those countries. The 48 Canadian players currently o...
Sep 28, 2022
Kraken fan Flames 3-0 to net second pre-season win
SEATTLE - The Seattle Kraken promised to be much better this season and, while it's really early, there are reasons for optimism. The Kraken, who finished with only 27 wins and 60 points last year - t...
Sep 27, 2022
Jets vets get jump on Senators, roll to 5-3 pre-season win
WINNIPEG - Daniel Torgersson scored twice and Kyle Connor had a goal and pair of assists as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday. Mikey Eyssimont and ...
Sep 27, 2022
Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-2, clinch AL East title
TORONTO - Gleyber Torres drove in three runs with three singles to help the New York Yankees clinch the American League East title with a 5-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Aaron Judge ...
Sep 27, 2022
Judge Watch: Broadcasters hope to hit a home run with call of historic moment
TORONTO - Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't the only one who wants to hit a home run during New York's three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The broadcasters want to knock it out of the par...
Sep 27, 2022