Category Archives: Sports
World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium
EDMONTON - Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend. Sixty of the world's top male riders and 30 female ride...
Dec 06, 2023
Canada's Henderson and Conners happy to be reunited at Grant Thornton Invitational
Canada's Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners are a perfect 1-0 when paired together on the golf course. They're ready to improve their decade-old record this week. Henderson and Conners were teammates ...
Dec 06, 2023
'Sho' Him the Money: Sports prof says an Ohtani signing would be worth Jays' overpay
A so-called "overpay" for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associat...
Dec 06, 2023
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson victorious to open World Beach Pro Tour final
DOHA, Qatar - Toronto's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened the World Beach Pro Tour finals Wednesday by sweeping Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng of the United States. The Canadian duo ra...
Dec 06, 2023
Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursda...
Dec 06, 2023
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'
VANCOUVER - Having closed the door on her international career, Christine Sinclair can now focus on playing for the Portland Thorns - and helping others. While the former Canada captain has said she c...
Dec 06, 2023
Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season
TORONTO - Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg's season is over. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters after Wednesday's practice the 31-year-old is set to undergo hip surgery in the ...
Dec 06, 2023
Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams
CHICAGO (AP) - Asked how he processes losing, Connor Bedard recalled one of his seasons with the Regina Pats - his junior hockey team in Canada. He didn't have to look back very far. After all, the ro...
Dec 06, 2023
Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face
VANCOUVER - Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outin...
Dec 06, 2023
NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'
Charlie McAvoy is happy to have it in his tool belt. The art of landing a reverse hit - when a player, usually a defenceman, with the puck initiates contact before an opponent looking to do the same -...
Dec 06, 2023