Category Archives: Sports

Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens' coaching staff as assistant
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have named former NHL defenceman Stephane Robidas as an assistant coach on Martin St. Louis' staff. The 45-year old Robidas spent last season as head coach of the Mag...
Jul 28, 2022

Pujols leads Cardinals past Blue Jays 6-1, makes St. Louis history
TORONTO - Albert Pujols had a three-run homer and made Cardinals' history as St. Louis beat the Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak. The likely Hall of Famer singled in ...
Jul 27, 2022

Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL
Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is angry about the testimony of Canadian hockey officials at a parliamentary hearing looking into the handling of recent assault allegations. Carcillo filed a stateme...
Jul 27, 2022

Embattled Hockey Canada head says world juniors will go on as planned
OTTAWA - Embattled Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Scott Smith says his organization will fulfil its duty as host at next month's world junior hockey tournament in Edmonton. Smith ...
Jul 27, 2022

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...
Jul 27, 2022

Ticats set to open stretch of six straight contests versus East Division teams
This marks a very important stretch for Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton (1-5) will play six straight games, and seven of its next eight, against East Division competition, starting Th...
Jul 27, 2022

Veteran Canadian receiver Durant to make Hamilton debut versus Alouettes
HAMILTON - The wait is finally over for Lemar Durant. The veteran slotback will make his 2022 debut Thursday night when Hamilton (1-5) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-4). The six-foot-two, 218-pound V...
Jul 27, 2022

Saskatchewan Roughriders add veteran running back Shaq Cooper
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed veteran running back Shaquille Cooper. The Florida native spent the 2021 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the B.C. Lions, rushing for 142 yar...
Jul 27, 2022

Canadian experts says sexual violence in hockey, other sports has existed for decades
TORONTO - Laurel Walzak says while recent news of sexual violence in Canadian hockey was disturbing, she wasn't surprised at all. And, Walzak warned, it's just the beginning. "Now is not even the tip ...
Jul 27, 2022

World champion swimmer Summer McIntosh withdraws from 200 at Commonwealth Games
TORONTO - Canadian world champion swimmer Summer McIntosh has withdrawn from the women's 200-metre butterfly at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Swimming Canada high performance...
Jul 27, 2022