Category Archives: Sports

Winnipeg Blue Bombers provided the right fit for veteran receiver Tim White
Tim White is somewhat surprised to be a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg on Wednesday night but said the club entered negotiations with White very late i...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Nasa Hataoka surges past Jeeno Thitikul, leads after 1st round of LPGA Tournament of Champions
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Nasa Hataoka of Japan shot 6-under 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul, Chanettee Wannasaen, Lottie Woad and Linn Grant following the first roun...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Global prospect Wilfried Pene added to CFL national combine after stint with Patriots
TORONTO - Wilfried Pene will be attending the CFL's national combine. The six-foot-three, 283-pound defensive lineman was listed Thursday among the participants for the combine, which will be held in ...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Elks add receiver Mack, Lions bring back Butler, and Johnson returns to Regina
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed wide receiver Austin Mack on a two-year deal, the CFL club announced Thursday. Mack spent the last three seasons with Montreal, registering 136 catches for 1,9...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Whitecaps loan defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are lending defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V. The Major League Soccer team announced the move Thursday, saying the loan will last through J...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Canadian Gustafson looking forward to fresh start to Elite Series fishing season
It's time for Jeff Gustafson to forge ahead. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., is keen to start the 2026 Elite Series fishing season, which begins next Thursday at Alabama's Lake Guntersville. While there's...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Nova Scotia's Stevens books playoff ticket with victory over Armstrong at Scotties
MISSISSAUGA - Taylour Stevens and her Nova Scotia teammates were the last to leave the playing area at Paramount Fine Foods Centre after a dramatic afternoon session Thursday at the Scotties Tournamen...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Blue Jays run helps boost Rogers' profit, company eyes buyout of remaining MLSE stake
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' run to Game 7 of the World Series helped Rogers Communications Inc. double its media revenue during the company's most recent quarter, and it says 2026 could mark anot...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Nod to Battle of Quebec brings nostalgia for fans at Canadiens' win over Avalanche
MONTREAL - When Keith Clark found out last month the Colorado Avalanche would be donning Quebec Nordiques jerseys for their matchup against the Canadiens in Montreal this season, he knew he had to be ...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Charge get 'needed' three points ahead of Olympic break thanks to clutch play
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge needed a win, and they found an extra gear late to get the job done. Rebecca Leslie scored twice in the final 5:14 of the game to tie, then put Ottawa ahead before Emily Cla...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026