Sports

Residents and tourists alike excited for the return of the Montreal Grand Prix

MONTREAL - One of downtown Montreal's most famous nightlife streets has been turned over to pedestrians this weekend, but it's not part of Mayor Valrie Plante's much-publicized campaign to calm traffi...

Jun 17, 2023

Zach Collaros throws 2 TDs, rushes for one as Blue Bombers beat Roughriders 45-27

REGINA - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 45-27 on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium in Regina to go 2-0. Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros went 22/30, threw two touchdowns and...

Jun 16, 2023

Jansen homers again as the Blue Jays beat slumping AL West-leading Texas 2-1

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Danny Jansen homered for the third time in two games, Kevin Gausman worked six innings to win his fourth consecutive decision and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping AL Wes...

Jun 16, 2023

Rodeo returns to PG this weekend

PRINCE GEORGE - The rodeo grounds in Exhibition Park will be busy this weekend as 500 competitors will saddle up for rodeo action.The Huber Equipment Rodeo PG returns for a second consecutive year wit...

Jun 16, 2023

Canadians dispatch Hungary to reach round of 16 at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT - Canada improved to 2-0-0 at the 450,000-pound ($762,360) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts on Friday, dispatching Hungary 4-1. The 12th-seeded Canadians missed three match darts before Je...

Jun 16, 2023

Vancouver Canucks buy out defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have bought out Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, making the defenceman an unrestricted free agent. Ekman-Larsson has four years and US$29 million remaining on an eigh...

Jun 16, 2023

DeVos made history at 2000 Gold Cup, now hopes to see Canada men lift another cup

Jason deVos knows all about making history in CONCACAF. As captain, he lifted the Gold Cup trophy after Canada upset Colombia 2-0 in the 2000 final. Now Canada Soccer's interim general secretary, deVo...

Jun 16, 2023

Toronto Argonauts host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats to kick off their '23 season

TORONTO - Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts will finally kick off their 2023 CFL season. Toronto hosts rival Hamilton (0-1) in its season opener Sunday night at BMO Field. The Tiger-Cats began thei...

Jun 16, 2023

Western Hockey League's Winnipeg Ice franchise moving to Wenatchee, Wash.

CALGARY - After four years in Winnipeg, the Western Hockey League's Ice franchise is moving west. The team and league announced Friday that the club has been sold and relocated to Wenatchee, Wash. The...

Jun 16, 2023

Arrows coach looks for positives out of frustrating, injury-plagued MLR season

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows go into Saturday's regular-season finale against the visiting NOLA Gold with one win and a boatload of injuries. It's been that way most of the year for the lone Canadian ...

Jun 16, 2023