Category Archives: Sports

Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jason Garrison sues financial adviser
VANCOUVER - A former National Hockey League defenceman is suing his financial adviser claiming negligent advice led to investment decisions that cost far more than t...
Nov 13, 2019

Toronto FC players, front office cite plenty to be proud off despite MLS Cup loss
TORONTO - While the MLS Cup final loss in Seattle still stings, Toronto FC players and staff spoke confidently Wednesday about the club's place in Major League Soccer and the prospects of go...
Nov 13, 2019

Toronto FC deal Canadian Jay Chapman to Inter Miami for general allocation money
Toronto FC have sent Canadian midfielder Jay Chapman to expansion Inter Miami FC for US$100,000 in general allocation money. The 25-year-old Chapman signed as a homegrown player in January 2015 a...
Nov 13, 2019

Bill Murray shows up to Vancouver Canucks game with Peter Farrelly
VANCOUVER - Actor Bill Murray made a surprise appearance at Tuesday's Vancouver Canucks game - along with filmmaker Peter Farrelly, a fistful of 50-50 raffle tickets, and what appears to be ...
Nov 13, 2019

NHL Notebook: Vigneault's return, Cherry's uncertain CHL future, Makar's rise
The last time Alain Vigneault got fired, it didn't take him long to find work. Axed by the Vancouver Canucks in May 2013 - after securing six division titles, two Presidents' Trophies and fi...
Nov 13, 2019

Grand Prix bronze solid start for new pairs team Ilyushechkina, Bilodeau
Their partnership began with a Facebook message. Canada's Lubov Ilyushechkina and Charlie Bilodeau were both without figure skating partners last season. Ilyushechkina was performing with Cirque ...
Nov 13, 2019

Don Cherry says he was fired, not sorry for 'Coach's Corner' poppy rant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Brash, outspoken, opinionated - longtime hockey broadcaster Don Cherry was never afraid to ruffle feathers during his "Coach's Corner" segment on "Hockey Night in Ca...
Nov 13, 2019

Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019

Trevor Harris big wildcard for Edmonton in East Division final versus Hamilton
It's hard to forget the last time Trevor Harris faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Harris had a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes in last year's East Division final. Of course, that was while h...
Nov 13, 2019

'Miracle, Baby' shows how Cory Conacher overcame diabetes to make NHL
If opening his life up helps inspire one child with diabetes, Cory Conacher will be a happy man. "Miracle, Baby," a documentary about how Conacher overcame diabetes to become a professional hockey pla...
Nov 13, 2019