Category Archives: Sports

RJ Barrett keeps Toronto Raptors struggles against NBA's top teams in perspective
TORONTO - RJ Barrett is keeping the Toronto Raptors' struggles against the NBA's top-tier teams in perspective. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Toron...
The Canadian Press Feb 25, 2026

U.S men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men's hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107; Gilgeous-Alexander misses hometown game
TORONTO - Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday. Wallace also had eight rebounds and six assi...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Nashville SC eliminates Atletico Ottawa from Champions Cup with 5-0 win
NASHVILLE - Nashville SC scored twice in the first half and kept Atletico Ottawa out of scoring range en route to a 5-0 victory in the second leg of their first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup on...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Motivation not hard to find for struggling Vancouver Canucks as Olympic break ends
VANCOUVER - Finding motivation on the ice is never hard for Jake DeBrusk. Even as his Vancouver Canucks linger in the basement of the NHL standings, the winger is eager to get back to playing games th...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing
HALIFAX - Newly released court documents reveal details about two of four young hockey players facing sexual assault charges in Nova Scotia after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual ...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Ryan Dinwiddie, Redblacks been very busy in CFL free agency
Now comes the real fun for Ryan Dinwiddie. With CFL free agency essentially over, Ryan Dinwiddie has switched from general manager to head coach/offensive co-ordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks. He's ...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS
NEW YORK - Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for "serious foul play," the MLS Disciplinary Committee announced Tuesday. Sabbi was also fined an undisclosed amo...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Blue Jays comeback falls short in 8-7 spring training loss to Yankees
DUNEDIN - New York first baseman Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays came up short in their comeback bid in an 8-7 loss to the Yankees in spring training action ...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres Cubas to a two-year extension. The deal, announced Tuesday, will see the 29-year-old Paraguayan inte...
The Canadian Press Feb 24, 2026