Category Archives: Sports
Canucks look to Bo Horvat's first game back in Vancouver with N.Y. Islanders
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson has one hope for Vancouver Canucks fans as ex-captain Bo Horvat makes his return to Rogers Arena on Wednesday. "I hope they don't boo him," the Swedish forward said after ...
Nov 14, 2023
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says he still has energy to remain in current post
HAMILTON - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie isn't going anywhere. The 60-year-old Winnipeg native has held the job since 2017 and said Tuesday he has no immediate plans to step away. "I feel like we're...
Nov 14, 2023
Forget playoff beard, Als quarterback Cody Fajardo winning with playoff moustache
HAMILTON - Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo's playoff moustache is getting some love at the Grey Cup. "Have you seen his moustache?" said veteran Als offensive lineman Kristian Matte, drawi...
Nov 14, 2023
Swift Current suspends head coach indefinitely for violation of WHL conduct code
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Swift Current Broncos have suspended head coach Devan Praught indefinitely due to an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League's standards of conduct, the team announce...
Nov 14, 2023
Matt Chapman declines Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer, remains a free agent
TORONTO - Third baseman Matt Chapman has declined the Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer and remains a free agent. Chapman was one of seven players who turned down US$20.325-million qualifying offers...
Nov 14, 2023
Grey Cup coaches share bond as well as down-to-earth approach to leading players
HAMILTON - Mike O'Shea looked aghast, paused and then laughed Tuesday when a veteran columnist suggested that a fourth straight trip to the Grey Cup with the same team had led him to coaching legend s...
Nov 14, 2023
Hockey Canada: Findings of investigation into 2018 Canada junior team under appeal
CALGARY - Hockey Canada says the findings of an investigative report into allegations of sexual assault involving members of the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team are under appeal. The organization say...
Nov 14, 2023
NHL general s talk cut-proof equipment, tweaks to overtime rules at meeting
TORONTO - NHL general managers discussed player safety and tweaks to overtime on Tuesday. Officials made presentations at the league's annual Toronto meeting on both cut-proof equipment and emergency ...
Nov 14, 2023
Bombers head coach O'Shea leaving door open for Schoen, Bighill to play in Grey Cup
HAMILTON - Winnipeg head coach Mike O'Shea won't discount receiver Dalton Schoen or linebacker Adam Bighill playing for the Blue Bombers in Sunday's Grey Cup game. Schoen, a sophomore receiver, has mi...
Nov 14, 2023
Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat
NEW YORK - The National Hockey League has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl US$5,000 for a "dangerous trip" on New York Islanders centre Bo Horvat, the league announced Tuesday. Draisaitl r...
Nov 14, 2023