Category Archives: Sports
"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp
OTTAWA - After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend t...
May 18, 2023
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not in starting lineup again due to sore knee
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night ...
May 18, 2023
'Watch out': Alouettes' Stanback ready to showcase talents after last year's injury
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback lost 10 pounds over the off-season, but he hasn't lost any confidence. Coming off a 2021 season where he led the CFL with 1,176 r...
May 18, 2023
FIS confirms two women's World Cup ski races in Mont-Tremblant will be on calendar
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - The International Ski and Snowboard Federation confirmed Thursday that two women's World Cup giant slalom races in Mont-Tremblant, Que., will be on the calendar next season. Alp...
May 18, 2023
Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards
EDMONTON - There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season. Edmonton Elks wideout Dillon Mitchell believes he will be the fourth, and the f...
May 18, 2023
Canadian men ready for World Rugby Sevens Series relegation playoff in London
The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit. It could also be their last for q...
May 18, 2023
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators
MANIWAKI, Que. - A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators Chief Dylan Whiteduck of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Firs...
May 18, 2023
CFL, Genius Sports, unveil CFL LiveStats data collection system
TORONTO, Kan. - CFL statistics will feature a different look this season. The league, in partnership with Genius Sports, will provide CFL LiveStats, a new data collection system. It will provide offic...
May 18, 2023
Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with injured hip; won 14th title in Paris last year
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January. The owner of a record 14 championships at the clay-cou...
May 18, 2023
Ferreira sparks Dallas to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jess Ferreira scored a goal in each half to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night. Vancouver (3-4-5) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minut...
May 17, 2023