Category Archives: Sports

Veteran defender Walker Zimmerman says he has come to Toronto FC to chase trophies
TORONTO - Walker Zimmerman recalls how his wife put up balloons to celebrate him winning his first MLS Defender of the Year Award in 2020. "I couldn't even enjoy it, because I said 'I just want to win...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Quinn Hutson to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$875,000. The 24-year-old...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
TORONTO - Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week. Barnes averaged a team-high 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, six assists and 36.4 minutes in thre...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

New Argos head coach Miller expects veteran QB Chad Kelly to be his starter in 2026
There'll be no quarterback controversy in Mike Miller's first season as the Toronto Argonauts head coach. Miller, named Toronto's 46th head coach last month, said Monday he expects veteran Chad Kelly ...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Fourth-ranked Kaitlyn Lawes takes final spot in 18-team field for upcoming Scotties
OTTAWA - The Winnipeg-based team skipped by Kaitlyn Lawes has claimed the final spot in the 18-team field for the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Lawes, Selena Njegovan, Jocelyn Peterman and K...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Tomas Hertl, John Gibson, David Pastrnak named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights centre Tomas Hertl, Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Hertl had ni...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retires
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retired on Monday. Raonic was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final in 2016 at Wimbledon. He beat Roger Federer in the semifi...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Real Madrid replaces coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager lvaro Arbeloa on Monday. Madrid said in a statement that Alonso left by mutual agreement. The announcement came a day after Mad...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign defensive back Campbell, linebacker Thurman
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell and American linebacker Jameer Thurman to one-year contract extensions. Campbell's contract is for the ...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026

Canada's skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
CALGARY - Canada's skeleton team denied accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada's coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games, while the world governing body of the sport h...
The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2026