Category Archives: Sports

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
Organizers cut short another Spanish Vuelta stage because of pro-Palestinian protests
POIO, Spain (AP) - The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short Tuesday after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the road a few kilometers from the finish line. It was the second time a stage wa...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Crosby on rumours about his future in Pittsburgh: 'That's the hard part about losing'
LAS VEGAS - Sidney Crosby doesn't blame anyone for the chatter. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain knows his team is one in transition. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic ...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans
HALIFAX - The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue this weekend in Halifax due to safety concerns, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The organization s...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Alouettes put trust in QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson amid five-game slide
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes are changing quarterbacks again, only this time it's a familiar face. McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back after missing three games with an elbow injury since losing 23-22...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Flames sign goalie Dustin Wolf to seven-year, US$52.5-million contract extension
CALGARY - Dustin Wolf says he's grateful the Calgary Flames gave him the chance to prove he can thrive in the NHL. The goaltender will have plenty of chances to pay back that trust after signing a sev...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Canadian women to face 24th-ranked Switzerland in October soccer friendly
TORONTO - Ninth-ranked Canada will play No. 24 Switzerland in an international women's friendly during the October FIFA window. The match is scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Swissporarena in Lucerne. "We ...
The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025