Category Archives: Sports
Warner aiming for elusive world track and field championship gold
Damian Warner stood on the long jump runway during last summer's Tokyo Olympics, and raised his arms for the audience to clap. Except there was no audience. In a poignant moment that said everything a...
Jul 12, 2022
'Extremely motivated' Matt Murray excited for opportunity with Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Matt Murray is excited about the opportunity. He also knows there are more than a few doubters among his new team's fan base. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the goaltender from the Ottawa ...
Jul 12, 2022
Help wanted. Toronto FC continues to remake roster in search of success
The rebuilding job at Toronto FC is going slow, perhaps slower than anyone but coach Bob Bradley expected. Toronto, which finished 26th last season in the then-27-team league at 6-18-10, currently sta...
Jul 12, 2022
Flyers waive Lindblom, donate $100K to cancer organization
The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Oskar Lindblom on waivers Tuesday with the intent of buying out the final year of the 25-year-old cancer survivor's contract. General manager Chuck Fletcher call...
Jul 12, 2022
Stampeders receiver Begelton equally adept to catching fish as he is footballs
He's one of the CFL's top receivers, but Reggie Begelton can catch more than just footballs. When the Calgary Stampeders' star is away from the field, he likes being on water and chasing whatever swim...
Jul 12, 2022
Canadians Kamal Miller, Dayne St. Clair headed to MLS all-star game
CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller and fellow Canadian Dayne St. Clair are headed to the MLS all-star game. Miller was chosen as one of commissioner Don Garber's picks. St. Clair gets the nod for his s...
Jul 12, 2022
Star defenceman Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
EDMONTON - Star NHL defenceman Duncan Keith has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw him lead the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles while twice being named the NHL's top def...
Jul 12, 2022
Zach Collaros, Dalton Schoen and Peyton Logan earn CFL weekly honours
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros and receiver Dalton Schoen of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders kick-returner Peyton Logan were named the CFL's top performers of the week Tuesday. C...
Jul 12, 2022
Gaudreau, Malkin among the big names poised to hit NHL free agency
Buying season is almost upon NHL general managers. Free agency opens Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET with plenty of intriguing situations and scenarios. There are stars poised to potentially leave the only te...
Jul 12, 2022
Curling Canada drops Continental Cup tournament from 2022-23 schedule
TORONTO - The Continental Cup curling tournament has been cancelled for a third straight season as Curling Canada continues to revamp its competition schedule for the 2022-23 campaign. Curling Canada ...
Jul 12, 2022