Category Archives: Sports
Italian skip Joel Retornaz rolls into National quarterfinals
PICTOU, N.S. - Italy's Joel Retornaz continued his impressive play on the Grand Slam of Curling circuit with a 7-4 win over Switzerland's Yannick Schwaller on Friday at the Kioti National. Retornaz's ...
Nov 10, 2023
Bombers expect slugfest with visiting Lions in West Division final
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson won't be wearing boxing gloves in Saturday's CFL West Division final, but he might feel like he's in the ring. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive end anticipates a slugfes...
Nov 10, 2023
Henrik Lundqvist, Caroline Ouellette lead Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023
TORONTO - Henrik Lundqvist knew the call - if it was indeed coming - would light up his phone in the early evening. The former New York Rangers goaltender was home in Sweden. The Hockey Hall of Fame's...
Nov 10, 2023
Jaromir Jagr's NHL journey began in Pittsburgh. It will end with the club retiring his No. 68
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jaromir Jagr's familiar No. 68 is heading to the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday they will retire Jagr's number before a visit from the Los A...
Nov 10, 2023
Big Ten bans No. 2 Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh from final 3 games over alleged sign-stealing scheme
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - The Big Ten Conference banned Jim Harbaugh from coaching at Michigan's three remaining regular-season games on Friday, defying a warning from the second-ranked Wolverines in ...
Nov 10, 2023
After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"
Toronto FC's end-of-season availability came with a clear message Friday from new coach John Herdman. Enough is enough and things have to change. "John has sent a very clear message that we're not goi...
Nov 10, 2023
Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final
Darnell Sankey has been here before. Sankey and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final Saturday. The home team is the heavy favourite after sweeping the season s...
Nov 10, 2023
Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite
It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023. From a 76-metre thrower with a Commonwealth Games si...
Nov 10, 2023
Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals
TORONTO - Even though Helen Kelesi is bedridden with the flu, the retired Canadian tennis legend will be cheering on Leylah Fernandez and Canada in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturd...
Nov 10, 2023
Female hockey coach facing sexual assault charges after allegedly exploiting player
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg hockey coach is facing several charges after police allege she sexually assaulted and exploited a player. Police say the offences happened over a two-year period when the female ...
Nov 10, 2023