Category Archives: Sports

Canada's Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps in first place after short program at worlds
MONTREAL - Canadian pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps put forth an electrifying performance to place first in the short program at the world figure skating championships Wednesday aftern...
Mar 20, 2024

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team
After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate....
Mar 20, 2024

Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
BOSTON (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The Bucks released an injury report Wednesday afte...
Mar 20, 2024

NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs
The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called "hip-drop" tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be prese...
Mar 20, 2024

Detroit Lions' defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him. The Hillsborough Cou...
Mar 20, 2024

Canada's Selena Costabile learns from former NFLers during Epson Tour pro-am round
Pro-am rounds can be a fun opportunity for serious golf fans to meet their favourite players and for the golfers to get some extra practice in ahead of that week's tournament. But for Canadian golfer ...
Mar 20, 2024

Shapovalov downs Darderi to advance to second round of Miami Open
MIAMI - Canada's Denis Shapovalov downed Italy's Luciano Darderiin three sets Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., fired 16 aces and won 77 p...
Mar 20, 2024

Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy finally gets Bellator title shot
After stints in the UFC and PFL, and with four wins in his five Bellator outings, Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy is finally getting his title shot. The 31-year-old from Surrey, B.C., last...
Mar 20, 2024

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge back in posted lineup after sitting out 9 days with abdominal injury
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was in the posted lineup for Wednesday night's game against Pittsburgh after sitting out nine days with an abdominal injury. Judge hadn't played...
Mar 20, 2024

Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tou...
Mar 20, 2024