Category Archives: Sports

A report card look at first half of regular season for the Toronto Blue Jays
After closing the first half of the regular season at 44-37, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves hovering near the playoff cutline as the second half of the campaign begins. The New York Yankees loo...
Jul 05, 2022

Canadian MP demands government further investigate Hockey Canada
OTTAWA - A member of Parliament has questioned Canada's sports minister on what the government knew about an alleged sexual assault at a 2018 Hockey Canada event and when. Hockey Canada was called on ...
Jul 05, 2022

Oakland police investigating after fans hurt by gunfire at Jays-A's game
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police are investigating after fans were injured at Monday night's game between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays by "celebratory gunfire." In a statement, the A's said off...
Jul 05, 2022

After review of logo, Moose Jaw Warriors unveil new Snowbirds inspired theme
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have changed their primary logo following a formal review. The Western Hockey League team on Tuesday unveiled a logo inspired by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds...
Jul 05, 2022

Hatcher continues Lions' dominance of CFL top player awards with Week 4 nod
TORONTO - B.C. wide receiver Keon Hatcher has been named the top performer of Week 4 of the CFL season, making it three times in four weeks the Lions have claimed the honour. Hatcher caught seven pass...
Jul 05, 2022

Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history. Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepp...
Jul 05, 2022

Jessica Campbell hired as first female assistant coach in AHL
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired the American Hockey League's first female assistant coach. Jessica Campbell spent the past year working with the Tri-City Storm of the ...
Jul 05, 2022

Wimbledon quarterfinalist Kyrgios due in court in Australia
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nick Kyrgios is due in court back home in Australia next month, and a lawyer representing him said Tuesday the "precise nature of" the allegations "...
Jul 05, 2022

Wickenheiser among three Maple Leafs promoted to assistant general manager
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have promoted Hayley Wickenheiser, Ryan Hardy and Darryl Metcalf to assistant general manager and hired Curtis Sanford as a goaltending coach. Wickenheiser, a four-ti...
Jul 05, 2022

'A crazy experience': Flames' Mangiapane recalls NHL draft roller-coaster
MONTREAL - Plenty of young hockey players are set to live out childhood dreams this week. The NHL's first in-person draft since 2019 will see teenagers hear their names announced inside the cavernous ...
Jul 05, 2022