Category Archives: Sports

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
Paul Skenes' meteoric rise to the top is complete. The young Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first pitcher in 40 y...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Canadian men look to leave a marker in 2025 home finale against Ecuador
TORONTO - Canada's men's soccer team hopes to lay down a marker in its final home outing of 2025 when it hosts Ecuador on Thursday at BMO Field. It won't be easy against a South American side ranked 2...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

No treatment spared: Als pull out all the stops to get Alexander ready for Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - From lasers to electrical stimulation therapy, no treatment is being spared for injured Montreal Alouettes starting quarterback Davis Alexander. Alexander was at the controls for Montreal's...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Victoire bring size, physicality into third PWHL season: 'You have to be gritty'
MONTREAL - Erin Ambrose is back on the ice with a weight lifted from her shoulders. The off-season began anxiously after a second straight heartbreaking playoff exit. Unsure she would still be calling...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Roughriders offensive lineman Hardrick back in all-star form after tough off-season
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick needed help to get out of bed and to go to the washroom last winter. But he has bounced back well enough to earn the CFL West p...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Riders DB Campbell intrigued by prospect of playing flag football at Olympics
WINNIPEG - The prospect of participating in the 2028 Olympics is intriguing to Tevaughn Campbell. Earlier this week, the CFL announced it will allow players to represent their countries in flag footba...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., urge public to avoid speculation after targeted shootings
ABBOTSFORD - Three recent shootings in Abbotsford, B.C., including one that killed a local businessman, have prompted police to ask residents to "avoid speculation and assumptions" as they investigate...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Quarterback Davis Alexander's health a key Grey Cup question for Montreal Alouettes
WINNIPEG - McLeod Bethel-Thompson could become a key player Sunday for the Montreal Alouettes. Bethel-Thompson will begin the Grey Cup game versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the backup to Montrea...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

High-flying Anaheim Ducks impressing early with surprise start to NHL season
TORONTO - Pat Verbeek is in charge of a team ahead of schedule. The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to continue a slow and steady rebuild this season toward an eventual playoff return further down the roa...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers
NEW YORK (AP) - Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025