Category Archives: Sports
Former CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell passes away at age 83
Doug Mitchell, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner, has died. He was 83. Two sources confirmed that Mitchell died on Wednesday. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity ...
Jul 21, 2022
Defence wraps cross-examination of Virtanen accuser as B.C. trial continues
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer for former a Vancouver Canuck has wrapped up his cross-examination of the woman who has accused Jake Virtanen of sexually assaulting her in 2017, and the Crown closed it...
Jul 21, 2022
Timeline: Hockey Canada's handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
A timeline of Hockey Canada's response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in London, Ont., in 2018: Jan. 5, 2018 - Canada's world junior hockey team defeats Sweden in the gold-medal ...
Jul 21, 2022
Assistants Lauer, Johnston join new head coach Bowness on Winnipeg Jets' staff
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have filled out the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness, naming Brad Lauer and Marty Johnston as assistants on Thursday. The 55-year-old Lauer was head coach for the West...
Jul 21, 2022
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge
Newly arrived Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, part of the festivities surrounding the Aug. 10 game between the MLS and Liga MX all-stars at Minne...
Jul 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Roughriders push back game versus Toronto to Sunday
TORONTO - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts will complete their back-to-back series a day later than originally planned. The Riders announced Thursday the return engagement will be pl...
Jul 21, 2022
Elks' Lawler looks to halt former team Blue Bombers' perfect start to season
EDMONTON - All eyes will be on wide receiver Kenny Lawler when the Elks host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Lawler is still shining from last week's standout performance as Edmo...
Jul 21, 2022
West Germany soccer great Uwe Seeler dies at 85
BERLIN (AP) - Uwe Seeler, who led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup final as captain of the national team, has died. He was 85. Regarded as one of Germany's best-ever players, Seeler was famous for h...
Jul 21, 2022
Trudeau: Hockey Canada needs a 'real reckoning' in wake of scandal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there needs to be a "real reckoning" at Hockey Canada as the organization continues to deal with the fallout related to its handling of an alleged sexual assault and...
Jul 21, 2022
Maud Charron, Josh Cassidy named Canada's flag-bearers for Commonwealth Games
OTTAWA - Weightlifter Maude Charron and wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Charron,...
Jul 21, 2022