Category Archives: Sports
Canadian women slam Canada Soccer, citing 'significant cuts' to the program
The Canadian women's soccer team has slammed Canada Soccer, saying it is "outraged and deeply concerned with the news of significant cuts" to national team programs in 2023 as it prepares for the Worl...
Feb 10, 2023
Sarah McLachlan, chef Matty Matheson among Canadians making cameos in Super Bowl ads
Canadian celebs Sarah McLachlan and Matty Matheson are among the stars appearing in Super Bowl TV ads set to air for U.S. viewers this weekend. Previews of some of the slick publicity stunts are alrea...
Feb 10, 2023
Bo Bichette's new deal with Toronto Blue Jays includes big MVP bonus, says GM Atkins
In locking up Bo Bichette to a three-year, $33.6-million contract, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins included escalators that could see the shortstop's new deal rocket to more than $40 mil...
Feb 10, 2023
Canadian striker Lucas Cavallini back in Mexico, this time with Tijuana
TIJUANA, Mexico - Former Vancouver Whitecap striker Lucas Cavallini is back in Mexico, this time with Tijuana. The 30-year-old Canadian international played for Puebla in Liga MX before joining Vancou...
Feb 10, 2023
Blackhawks F Patrick Kane unsure about possible trade
CHICAGO (AP) - While Patrick Kane is deciding if he is OK with leaving the Chicago Blackhawks - his only NHL home - the veteran forward is keeping track of the rest of the league. So, yeah, he definit...
Feb 10, 2023
Nick Suzuki navigating trying first season as captain of rebuilding Canadiens
Nick Suzuki knew there would be challenges. Named the youngest captain in the storied history of the Montreal Canadiens before training camp, the 23-year-old was keenly aware the rebuilding Original S...
Feb 10, 2023
Canada Soccer names Quebec Soccer boss Mathieu Chamberland as its new COO
Canada Soccer has named Mathieu Chamberland its new chief operating office. Chamberland has spent the last five years as general director at Soccer Quebec (Federation de soccer du Quebec). Canada Socc...
Feb 10, 2023
Doja Cat, John Travolta, Adam Driver star in Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) - The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage. Big name advertisers from Netflix to Google are paying as much as $7 million for a 30-second spot during the big game on Sunda...
Feb 10, 2023
Canada's Zach Edey named a finalist for NCAA's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Toronto's Zach Edey is among 10 finalists for the NCAA's 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday. The annual award is handed out to the top ce...
Feb 10, 2023
Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game roster
NEW YORK (AP) - Toronto forward Pascal Siakam, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards and Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox have been added to the player pool for the All-Star Game as injury replacements. Commis...
Feb 10, 2023