Category Archives: Sports

Simon Fraser University ceases its football program
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. Simon Fraser was slated to play this season in the Lone Star Conference. In Feb...
Apr 04, 2023

Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky details medical ordeal of recent months
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky says she has emerged from a medical ordeal that started in mid-December when she found out she had COVID. The 30-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., who has won 89 caps f...
Apr 04, 2023

Canadian basketball player Laeticia Amihere declares for WNBA draft
Canada women's basketball player Laeticia Amihere is declaring for the upcoming WNBA draft. Amihere, who made the announcement via her Twitter account, played her last four seasons with the University...
Apr 04, 2023

Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray listed day-to-day with head injury
TORONTO - Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray is listed day-to-day with a head injury, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday. Murray left Sunday's loss to the Red Wings after appearing to hit his head o...
Apr 04, 2023

Hockey Hall of Fame debuts exhibit on women's game
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing the women's game. Hall of Famers Angela James and Jayna Hefford were on hand to put the finishing touches on the exhibit in down...
Apr 04, 2023

iGO reports robust first year for Ontario's open sports-betting market
TORONTO - It's been quite an opening year for Ontario's fledgling open sports-betting market. iGaming Ontario announced Tuesday - the Ontario market's first anniversary - the province delivered about ...
Apr 04, 2023

Canada suffers costly cricket loss to Namibia in ICC World Cup Qualifier Playoff
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Canada suffered a costly 111-run defeat to Namibia on Tuesday at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff. The Namibia event serves as the penultimate stage of the qualification...
Apr 04, 2023

Maple Leafs won't wear themed jerseys for team's Pride night Tuesday
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs won't wear themed warmup jerseys for the team's annual Pride night celebration Tuesday. The organization has held Pride nights in support of the LGBTQ community since...
Apr 04, 2023

Canadian women's hockey team seeks to evolve game in quest for world three-peat
Melding methods is Canada's target at the women's world hockey championship. Canada won Olympic gold with an explosive offence and then world championship gold with less firepower and more grind in 20...
Apr 04, 2023

UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU
HOUSTON (AP) - UConn topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early and breaking it open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59...
Apr 03, 2023