Category Archives: Sports
Eskimos' defensive back Thompson suffers season-ending Achilles injury
EDMONTON - Brandyn Thompson’s season is over. The Edmonton Eskimos announced Wednesday the veteran defensive back suffered a season-ending ruptured left Achilles during the club’s 29-20 ho...
Nov 01, 2017

Ottawa Senators searching for answers to fix struggles on home ice
OTTAWA - Home ice hasn’t exactly been an advantage for the Ottawa Senators this season. After eight games the Senators are just 2-2-4 in the confines of the Canadian Tire Centre. In comparison, ...
Nov 01, 2017

Reigning Olympic champ Kaillie Humphries headlines Canadian World Cup roster
TORONTO - One of the more intriguing battles on the Canadian women’s bobsled team revolves around who will serve as brakeman for reigning Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries. The Calgary driver w...
Nov 01, 2017

Moor, Vazquez questionable for Toronto FC's rematch with New York Red Bulls
Toronto FC defender Drew Moor and playmaker Victor Vazquez, who both left Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal early with injuries, are feeling better but are still questionable for Sunday...
Nov 01, 2017
Many playoff questions still exist heading into final week of CFL regular season
There’s no shortage of intrigue heading into the final week of the CFL regular season. Three of the four games are meaningful and will have a direct bearing on the final standings, home dates an...
Nov 01, 2017
Stamkos, Kucherov and Schwartz named NHL's three stars for October
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos, Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and St. Louis Blues left-wing Jaden Schwartz have been named the NHL’s three stars for the month of October. Stamkos ...
Nov 01, 2017

Devils forward Brian Boyle to make season debut six weeks after cancer diagnosis
VANCOUVER - Brian Boyle says he wakes up every day thinking about hockey. After a difficult six weeks, the New Jersey Devils forward will be back playing the game he loves on Wednesday night. Boyle, w...
Nov 01, 2017
Team Canada continues search for hockey talent ahead of February Olympics
TORONTO - Team Canada coach Willie Desjardins had hoped to go to the Karjala Cup next week with a more settled roster to be able to do some team-building. “But it just didn’t happen. There...
Nov 01, 2017
Keeping it fun off the ice has Sarnia Sting rolling with 13 straight wins
Putting on equipment in the Sarnia Sting’s locker-room can be a hazardous business. Any piece of padding could be booby trapped, ready to leave you soaked. “I don’t want to give away...
Nov 01, 2017
Sandro Fiorino named interim head coach of Canadian women's rugby team
TORONTO - Sandro Fiorino has been named interim head coach of the Canadian women’s rugby team for its November tour to England. It promises to be a stiff challenge. England, runner-up to New Zea...
Nov 01, 2017