Sports

Harjo at the helm, first woman to coach Canadian women's alpine ski team

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Karin Harjo isn't just the first woman to be the head coach of a Canadian alpine ski team, she's also the first woman to have that job with any country on the World Cup circuit. H...

Dec 01, 2022

AGCO orders Ontario gaming operators to stop offering UFC bets due to concerns

TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events....

Dec 01, 2022

New-look Matt Dunstone rink is top Canadian team on year-to-date world ranking list

A strong start to the season has launched the new-look Matt Dunstone team past the rest of the Canadian competition on the world men's curling rankings list. Dunstone is the top domestic entry on the ...

Dec 01, 2022

Canada exits World Cup on third straight loss as Morocco profits from poor defending

DOHA, Qatar - Canada is leaving the World Cup without a point after losing 2-1 to Morocco in its final group stage game. Canada dug itself an early hole and couldn't find a way out despite a late surg...

Dec 01, 2022

Former Expos reporter Richard Milo honoured by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

ST. MARYS, ONTARIO, CANADA - Longtime Canadian Press writer Richard Milo has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's 2022 Jack Graney Award. The honour is given annual...

Dec 01, 2022

Canada-Morocco: Montreal's Moroccans cheering both teams in today's World Cup match

MONTREAL - Members of Montreal's Moroccan community are packing bars and cafs across the city today for the Canada-Morocco match at the World Cup in Qatar. The excitement will be particularly palpable...

Dec 01, 2022

McCormack, Da Silva Rondeau among individuals testifying for Status of Women study

OTTAWA - Soccer player Ciara McCormack and boxer Myriam Da Silva Rondeau will have the floor today in Ottawa. McCormack and Da Silva Rondeau are among the women testifying before members of Parliament...

Dec 01, 2022

Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nug...

Nov 30, 2022

Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case

NEW YORK (AP) - Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation. Pui...

Nov 30, 2022

Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesd...

Nov 30, 2022