Category Archives: Sports
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Trent Frederic to eight-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$3.85 million. Frederic,...
Jun 27, 2025
A timeline of Masai Ujiri's more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors
Masai Ujiri's exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. Here's a look at some o...
Jun 27, 2025
Canadian Michael Woods headed to his fifth Tour de France, looking for stage wins
Canadian Michael Woods is headed to his fifth Tour de France, looking for a repeat of 2023 when he won a stage in the storied Grand Tour race. The 38-year-old from Ottawa will ride alongside fellow Ca...
Jun 27, 2025
Branstine faces No. 1 Sabalenka in Wimbledon debut as six Canadians hit the grass
WIMBLEDON - Carson Branstine will step onto Wimbledon's main stage for the first time next week - with a Grand Slam debut against the world No. 1. The California-born qualifier, who represents Canada ...
Jun 27, 2025
Reports: Ujiri, Raptors part ways after 12 years with one year remaining on contract
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. According to multiple...
Jun 27, 2025
Rising Canadian star Gabriel Diallo aims to build on strong season at Wimbledon
At the start of the season, Canada's Gabriel Diallo set a goal of cracking the top 50 in the world rankings in 2025. Mission accomplished on that front and we're still in the first half of the year. D...
Jun 27, 2025
Canada falls to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League
HOFFMAN ESTATES - Canada dropped a 3-0 decision to the United States in Volleyball Nations League play on Thursday at the NOW Arena. All three sets were close, but the host side pulled out a 25-23, 25...
Jun 26, 2025
Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros threw three touchdown passes and ran for a critical TD himself to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 36-23 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday. The veteran quarterback...
Jun 26, 2025
For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Padraig Harrington said he thought it was one part nice, another part disappointing, to scrounge out a bogey after snapping a tee shot deep into the woods on the 15th ho...
Jun 26, 2025
For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Padraig Harrington made four birdies Thursday, though it was the bogey he saved after losing a tee shot deep in a thicket of trees on the 15th hole that helped him keep ...
Jun 26, 2025