Category Archives: Sports
Vancouver FC offers a look at its new modular Canadian Premier League stadium home
Expansion Vancouver FC gave fans a glimpse of its new home Thursday at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre. The fledgling Canadian Premier League franchise released an artist's rend...
Feb 09, 2023
Freeman, O'Neill lead Canada's roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
OTTAWA - Six-time all-star Freddie Freeman will lead Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman, who won the 2020 National League MVP award and the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Brave...
Feb 09, 2023
Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas is focused on finishing the job - this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager will discuss his own future at a later date. Dubas met the media at the team's practice faci...
Feb 09, 2023
Canadian men to host Honduras on March 28 in Toronto in CONCACAF Nations League play
TORONTO - Canada will host Honduras at Toronto's BMO Field in CONCACAF Nations League play on March 28. The League A match marks Canada's first on home soil since the World Cup in Qatar, coming a year...
Feb 09, 2023
Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues
The New York Rangers have acquired All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, a trade that answers a recent move made by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadl...
Feb 09, 2023
Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to...
Feb 09, 2023
Toronto Arrows sign former Super Rugby centre Tautalatasi Tasi for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have added Super Rugby experience in the form of centre Tautalatasi Tasi for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised back played in Jap...
Feb 09, 2023
Athletics Canada declines to field team at Summer World University Games in China
OTTAWA - Citing the financial burden and location of the event, Athletics Canada said Thursday that it won't be sending a team to the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The dec...
Feb 09, 2023
Canada coach Bev Priestman left off FIFA coaching award finalists' list once again
Canada coach Bev Priestman has missed out on making the cut for the three finalists for the Best FIFA Women's Coach award for the second year in a row. On Thursday, FIFA announced the final three as S...
Feb 09, 2023
Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter
DETROIT - Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team said Thursday that the incident oc...
Feb 09, 2023