Category Archives: Sports

Canadian artistic swimmer Simoneau wins gold at world aquatics championships
DOHA, Qatar - Artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau won Canada's first gold medal at the 2024 world aquatic championships Tuesday with a winning performance in the women's solo free competition. The pe...
Feb 06, 2024

Canadian Brady Oliveira agrees to terms to remain with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is sticking with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Win...
Feb 06, 2024

CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez
MONTREAL - CF Montral's offensive rebuild continues with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez. The Major League Soccer club announced it has signed the prolific goal scorer to a one-year ...
Feb 06, 2024

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Cassar, Marion to contract extensions
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed linebacker Jack Cassar and defensive lineman Benoit Marion to contract extensions Tuesday. The two Canadians were eligible to become free agents next week. Cassa...
Feb 06, 2024

Former Blue Jays stars Key, Martin to be inducted in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
ST MARYS, ONTARIO - Former Toronto Blue Jays all-stars Russell Martin and Jimmy Key are headlining the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2024. Key helped anchor the Toronto starting rotation f...
Feb 06, 2024

Canadian women's water polo team improves to 2-0 at world aquatics championship
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's women's water polo team continued its perfect start at the world aquatics championships with a 20-5 win over Great Britain on Tuesday. Montreal's Elyse Lemay-Lavoie led Canada (...
Feb 06, 2024

Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay
PARIS (AP) - The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office. Acco...
Feb 06, 2024

Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) - Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly. And don't look for another public relations disaster as happened on Su...
Feb 06, 2024

Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew
PITTSBURGH - Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Spezza says his younger brother Matthew has died of an accidental overdose. Jason Spezza, who is now an assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh...
Feb 05, 2024

Ingram scores 41 to pace Pelicans past struggling Raptors 138-100
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Brandon Ingram highlighted a 41-point outburst with a career-high eight 3-pointers - hitting six during a dazzling third quarter - and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the struggling...
Feb 05, 2024