Category Archives: Sports

WHL's Wild fire head coach Constantine following investigation of derogatory comments
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Kevin Constantine has been fired as head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. Constantine's dismissal comes after an independent investigation into a violation of Western Hockey League's st...
Oct 05, 2023

Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships
CALGARY - Carolina Hiller, Laurent Dubreuil, Valrie Maltais and Ted-Jan Bloemen all earned national titles on Thursday, the opening day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships. Hiller, f...
Oct 05, 2023

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80
CHICAGO (AP) - A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated's 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, "The Most Feared Man in the Game." Opponents who w...
Oct 05, 2023

City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames
The deal is sealed: the NHL's Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.2-billion event centre and entertainment district near the city's ...
Oct 05, 2023

Gradey Dick looking to soak up knowledge in first NBA pre-season training camp
BURNABY, B.C. - Gradey Dick is doing his best to take it all in. The Raptors' first round pick, 13th overall, from the 2023 draft is taking part in his first pre-season camp as an NBA player in Burnab...
Oct 05, 2023

Lions receiver Williams doesn't look too far ahead, but is now focused on Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers now have Terry Williams' full attention. For weeks, the B.C. kick returner refused to look ahead to the club's much-anticipated rematch with Winnipeg, instead concentrating o...
Oct 05, 2023

Toronto FC midfielder Brandon Servania sidelined with torn knee ligament
Toronto FC took another body blow on Thursday with news that midfielder Brandon Servania has a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Major League Soccer club says Servania will have surgery in the comi...
Oct 05, 2023

Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players. Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Roughriders president...
Oct 05, 2023

Hockey Canada implements new 'minimum attire' rule in minor league dressing rooms
Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a "minimum attire rule," with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments mo...
Oct 05, 2023

Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., a...
Oct 05, 2023