Category Archives: Sports

Leafs' Dubas says he learned of charge against Auston Matthews via Twitter
TORONTO - Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas learned of the headline-grabbing allegation against Auston Matthews the same way many fans did - on Twitter. Dubas addressed r...
Sep 27, 2019

Canada team manager Alana Gattinger blazes trail at Rugby World Cup in Japan
While head coach Kingsley Jones oversees the Canadian team on the field, Alana Gattinger's job is to ensure everything else runs smoothly for the Canadian men at the Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-...
Sep 27, 2019

Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Trevor Harris sidelined for return to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Edmonton Eskimos star quarterback Trevor Harris will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury tomorrow in Ottawa against the Redblacks. Logan Kilgore will get the start as...
Sep 27, 2019

Bianca Boom: Canadian tennis star Andreescu moves the needle in a big way
A sports needle-mover in the truest sense, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has enjoyed a stunning rise on the WTA Tour. The country and the world have joined her for the ride. And...
Sep 27, 2019

Leafs' Nylander, Devils' Subban among NHLers looking for bounce-back season
Whether they're returning from injury, looking for a fresh start with a new team or simply seeking redemption, a number of NHL stars are out to prove their worth this season. Here's a look a...
Sep 27, 2019

Calgary Flames get Tkachuk back under contract with three-year deal
CALGARY - Grit and goals returned to the Calgary Flames in time for the regular season with the re-signing of Matthew Tkachuk. The Flames announced a three-year, US$21-million deal with the 21-year-ol...
Sep 27, 2019

Rookies key in Arizona Coyotes 4-2 pre-season win over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Some young talents stepped up for the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night, helping the team to a 4-2 pre-season win over the Vancouver Canucks. Rookies Lane Pederson and Barrett Hayton had...
Sep 26, 2019

Bombers starter Matt Nichols undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols' season is over. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday. Nichols suffered a shoulder injury in the club's 32-16 win over the B....
Sep 26, 2019

Woman's interview with cops released as new details emerge in Matthews case
TORONTO - The woman pressing a charge against Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews says she may not have done so if her description of events was taken more seriously by the NHL player's...
Sep 26, 2019

Connor McDavid satisfied with return to ice despite Oilers 4-2 loss to Coyotes
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's return to actual game play from a knee injury may not have been a triumphant one, but at least it was a return in the first place. McDavid was held off the scoreboard in a ...
Sep 26, 2019