Category Archives: Sports
Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world's best. Fans packed onto every balcony on every level of the Riviera clubhouse Thursday, all of them stra...
Feb 16, 2023
De Grasse shows support for Canadian women's soccer team amid labour dispute
The Canadian women's soccer team has a big supporter in their ongoing impasse with Canada Soccer. Olympic champion sprinter Andre De Grasse attended the team's 2-0 opening loss Thursday to the U.S. at...
Feb 16, 2023
Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Struggling to find their focus after the off-field drama of a bitter labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian women took it on the chin in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. at the SheBelie...
Feb 16, 2023
Canada Soccer invited to testify before HOC committee amid dispute with women's team
OTTAWA - The House of Commons' heritage committee is inviting the leadership of Canada Soccer to testify in early March, putting the governing body under scrutiny over allegations of unequal treatment...
Feb 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks remain a work in progress under new coach Rick Tocchet
VANCOUVER - Rick Tocchet has begun the painstaking work of transforming the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks - a process that he says won't be speedy. "I think the group is trying to work hard," the head...
Feb 16, 2023
Senators legend Chris Neil's No. 25 being raised to the rafters in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Chris Neil used to love saying he didn't play for the name on the back of the jersey, but the logo on the front. From the moment he put on an Ottawa Senators jersey Neil was fully committed t...
Feb 16, 2023
Canadian women make gender equality statement by wearing purple at SheBelieves Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Canadian women's soccer team is going purple, a colour associated with gender equality, for its opening game against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday. A team representat...
Feb 16, 2023
Competition for role in CF Montreal attack heats up as season opener nears
CF Montreal had one of the most lethal attacks in Major League Soccer last season, finishing fifth in goals scored en route posting to the third best record in the league. After losing one of the driv...
Feb 16, 2023
Toronto Argos remaining patient with veterans Bethel-Thompson, Muamba
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts continue to give veteran starter McLeod Bethel-Thompson time to ponder his football future. Bethel-Thompson became a CFL free agent Tuesday and has yet to re-sign with ...
Feb 16, 2023
Former Calgary Flames assistant coach Paul Jerrard dies at 57
Paul Jerrard, one of the few Black assistant coaches in the NHL during his three stints in the league over the past two decades, has died, the University of Omaha announced Thursday. He was 57. A spok...
Feb 16, 2023