Category Archives: Sports

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay's 2-1 victory over the Toron...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay's 2-1 victory over the Toron...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair's jersey
PORTLAND - The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair's No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club announced Wednesday that the iconic number will be retired Oct. 4 as part of the former Canada captain's i...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Calgary Flames not interested in bringing Dillon Dube back to the team
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames aren't interested in bringing forward Dillon Dube back into the fold. Dube, a former Flame, was one of five hockey players acquitted in July of sexual assault charges stem...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Canadian curler Brad Gushue calling it a career after upcoming season
Brad Gushue is calling it a career after this upcoming season. The skip from St. John's, N.L., announced on social media Wednesday that this season will be his last in competitive curling. Gushue is a...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps
The Telus Canadian Championship could be the saving grace for a Vancouver FC team that languishes at the bottom of the Canadian Premier League standings with a dismal 2-15-6 record. Vancouver takes a ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

A look back at five memorable stretch drive moments in Blue Jays history
From a memorable clinching catch in 1985 to 'Thank You, Alex!' chants in 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays have had their share of memorable stretch drive moments. With the 2025 team on the verge of clinchi...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come off a bye week to host the B.C. Lions (6-7) on Friday night. Adams spent two seasons in Vancouver before being ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has Île Bizard bridge named in his honour
MONTREAL - After having a highway named in his honour two years ago, the "Dmon Blond" will now have a bridge carrying his name. The City of Montreal announced Wednesday that the new bridge connecting ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Ottawa GM Staios says Formenton won't return to Senators after acquittal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators opened training camp Wednesday intent on not just reaching the playoffs but taking the next step. However, Alex Formenton will not be part of the process. The 26-year-old ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025