Category Archives: Sports
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
Raptors coach Nick Nurse says limiting VanVleet's minutes is great — in theory
VICTORIA - Fred VanVleet vows he'll be smarter with his body and more conscientious of his playing time this season. But Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says it's easier said than done. It's a great ...
Sep 27, 2022
Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortage
Lacey Miller is frustrated after her daughter's fall swimming lessons were abruptly cancelled this week due to a lifeguard shortage. The Ottawa mother said her five-year-old's swim classes were set to...
Sep 27, 2022
Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter quickly picking up Argos offence
TORONTO - Ryan Hunter is very thankful to still be playing pro football. The six-foot-three, 315-pound offensive lineman is in his first full week practising with the Toronto Argonauts. Hunter, 27, of...
Sep 27, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Tavares out 'minimum' three weeks with oblique strain
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares will be out a 'minimum' of three weeks due to an oblique strain, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced on Tuesday. Tavares underwent testing Tuesday while the tea...
Sep 27, 2022
Canada blanked 2-0 by Uruguay in final friendly before World Cup
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Nicolas De La Cruz and Darwin Nunez set the tone in the first half with a goal apiece as 13th-ranked Uruguay topped Canada 2-0 in a men's soccer friendly on Tuesday. De La Cruz ...
Sep 27, 2022
Former Team Canada goaltender Sami Jo Small named president of PHF's Toronto Six
TORONTO - Former Canadian women's hockey team goalie Sami Jo Small has been appointed president of the Premier Hockey Federation's Toronto Six. The 46-year-old from Winnipeg joins general manager Ange...
Sep 27, 2022
Canadian men to play upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying home games in Edmonton
Edmonton is set to host Canada's next two FIBA World Cup qualifying home games in November. Canada Basketball and the Canadian Elite Basketball League, in partnership with Explore Edmonton and the cit...
Sep 27, 2022
Calgary Stampeders sign quarterback Maier to contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed American quarterback Jake Maier to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Maier began the year as the backup to veteran Bo Levi Mitchell but beca...
Sep 27, 2022
Edmonton Oilers rookie Dylan Holloway receives raves for pre-season play
EDMONTON - Dylan Holloway played in one NHL game last season. The rookie wore No. 36 for the Oilers in a playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche. And, even though he was assigned that number comin...
Sep 27, 2022