Category Archives: Sports

Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract
Winnipeg has released receiver Chris Matthews just six games into his second stint as a Blue Bomber. The team made the announcement Wednesday. It leaves the Bombers with another hole to fill...
Aug 28, 2019

Veteran hockey analyst Nick Kypreos parting ways with Sportsnet
TORONTO - Hockey analyst Nick Kypreos is leaving Sportsnet after almost 21 years with the broadcaster. Kypreos issued a statement on Twitter on Wednesday saying he and Sportsnet have agreed to part wa...
Aug 28, 2019

Bouchard out of US Open after first-round loss to 12th-seed Sevastova
NEW YORK - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard is out of the U.S. Open after a first-round loss to 12th-seed Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia on Monday. Sevastova converted five of her nine break point chances ag...
Aug 28, 2019

Jefferson, Harris, Wynn named CFL's top performers for August
TORONTO - Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top performers for August. Jefferson had three force...
Aug 28, 2019

TFC's Laryea, Cavalry FC's Carducci called up for Canada games against Cuba
TORONTO - Uncapped Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea and Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci have been called up for Canada's CONCACAF Nations League matches next month against Cuba. The 78...
Aug 28, 2019

Research project to examine head injuries sustained during varsity football
Montreal researchers have enlisted members of three varsity football teams for a study into head injuries players sustain on the field. The research project "Tete premiere," or "Head First," will...
Aug 28, 2019

CFL suspends Bombers' Harris for two games for positive drug test
WINNIPEG - Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris says a case of product contamination led to his positive test for an anabolic steroid. The CFL announced Monday that Harris been suspended two games ...
Aug 28, 2019

Canada's Conners hopes impressive season leads to Presidents Cup spot
While signing autographs at the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Corey Conners told a group of young fans he'd give away his hat to the first person that could say what his name was. It was a contes...
Aug 28, 2019

Olympic gold medallist Sylvie Frechette to run as Conservative in Quebec
OTTAWA - Olympic synchronized swimming gold medallist Sylvie Frechette says she is comfortable with the social conservative views of her new boss, Tory leader Andrew Scheer. Frechette a...
Aug 28, 2019

Top women's hockey players announce series of tournaments
Growing up, Kendall Coyne Schofield recalled how her dreams of playing hockey ended at college, or maybe the Winter Games - something the two-time U.S. Olympian forward eventually would achieve. Playi...
Aug 28, 2019