Category Archives: Sports

Dryden's "The Game" remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release
Expectations were always going to be high for a new closing chapter in the 30th-anniversary edition of Ken Dryden's seminal book "The Game." Like he did throughout his Hall of Fame hockey career, Dryd...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Cornelius's spectacular free kick lifts Canadian men past Wales in soccer friendly
SWANSEA - Facing European opposition without some key players, Canada knew the September FIFA international window was going to be a good test. And one the 28th-ranked Canadians showed they were up to...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

NHL CBA establishes a $4M annual fund for retired players' health care and wellness
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Beyond the noticeable changes in the new NHL collective bargaining agreement like expanding the regular season to 84 games and implementing a playoff salary cap is an investment in ca...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Devils' Jack Hughes on older brother: 'At some point, I want to play with Quinn'
LAS VEGAS - Jack Hughes is keen for a family reunion. Speaking to a small group of reporters at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour, the New Jersey Devils centre was asked about wanting to play with older...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Bo Bichette put on Blue Jays' 10-day injured list with left knee sprain
TORONTO - It's Ernie Clement and Isiah Kiner-Falefa's turn to be the next men up on the Toronto Blue Jays. All-star shortstop Bo Bichette was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Blue Jays with a ...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025
Pro-Palestinian protests at Spanish Vuelta force organizers to cut short another stage
POIO, Spain (AP) - The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short Tuesday after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the road a few kilometres from the finish line. It was the second time a stage wa...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Arbuckle to start for Argos against Elks with Kelly activated from injured list
TORONTO - Nick Arbuckle remains the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback - at least for now. Arbuckle will make a 13th straight start Saturday afternoon when Toronto (4-8) hosts the Edmonton Elks (...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five 'in the relatively near future'
LAS VEGAS - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon from the league on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault cas...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Elks RB Rankin, Ticats DL Howsare, Roughriders O-line top CFL honour roll
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Julian Howsare, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line highlight the Week 14 edition of the CFL's ho...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment enters into partnership with Buffalo Bills
TORONTO - Pete Guelli can see a day when the Buffalo Bills return to Toronto to play an NFL game. Guelli, Buffalo's chief operating officer, was in town Tuesday as Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainme...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025