Category Archives: Sports
Montreal's Loic Kwemi named Canada Soccer futsal player of the year
Loic Kwemi has been named Canada Soccer's futsal player of the year after finishing second in scoring at the 2024 CONCACF Futsal Championship. The 27-year-old from Montreal scored six goals in three g...
Dec 16, 2024
Calgary Stampeders unveil overhauled coaching staff for 2025
The Calgary Stampeders' coaching staff for 2025 has been overhauled after the departure two longtime members. Craig Dickenson, older brother of head coach Dave Dickenson, takes over as special teams c...
Dec 16, 2024
Edmonton Elks sign running back/returner Leake to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed running back/returner Javon Leake to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Monday. Leake was slated to become a free agent in Februa...
Dec 16, 2024
Canadian defender Shannon Woeller first player to sign with Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday, with sporting director Steph...
Dec 16, 2024
Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Ullmark named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton centre Leon Draisaitl, Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon and Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl had nine points (three goal...
Dec 16, 2024
WNBA to hold first regular-season game outside the U.S. in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Vancouver will host the first WNBA regular-season game played outside the United States next year when the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm face off at Rogers Arena. The game is schedul...
Dec 16, 2024
Canadian men to play in invitational meet alongside HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The Canadian men's team will be part of the Vancouver Sevens, competing in an invitational event in conjunction with the HSBC SVNS stop in February. The Canadian men, relegated from the to...
Dec 16, 2024
Canadian Clara Emond continues her law studies as she competes as an elite road-racer
Passing the bar exam is something to celebrate. So is winning a stage at the Giro d'Italia. Canadian Clara Emond has both on her resume. The 27-year-old from Saint-Ferrol-les-Neiges, Que., rides for t...
Dec 16, 2024
Montreal's IGA Stadium to host Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary
MONTREAL - Montreal will serve as host when Canada plays Hungary in the first round of Davis Cup qualifiers next year. Tennis Canada says the two-day tie will begin Feb. 1 at IGA Stadium. The winning ...
Dec 16, 2024
Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian offensive lineman Pelehos to extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian offensive lineman Zack Pelehos to a two-year contract extension Monday. The former University of Ottawa star was slated to become a free agent in February...
Dec 16, 2024