Category Archives: Sports
NSL roundup: League-leading AFC Toronto defeats lowly Halifax Tides 1-0
HALIFAX - Esther Okoronkwo scored in the 35th minute as AFC Toronto picked up its second consecutive win, defeating Halifax Tides FC 1-0 on Saturday. The win pushed Toronto (12-6-2) six points ahead o...
Sep 06, 2025
Political world pays tribute to Ken Dryden, remembered for his public service
The death of Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden resonated in political circles on Saturday where the former NHL great left his mark as a long-standing member of Parliament and former Liberal cabinet...
Sep 06, 2025
Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio leaves Canada camp after suffering lower-body injury
Stephen Eustaquio will miss Canada's upcoming game against Wales after suffering a lower-body injury in the friendly against Romania. Canada Soccer said the 28-year-old midfielder has left the Canadia...
Sep 06, 2025
Bell leads the way as Ticats topple Alouettes 26-9 to snap three-game losing streak
MONTREAL - Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Greg Bell looked at the skies opening up on Saturday afternoon and thought to himself that it just might be his day. Bell ran for 156 yards and one touchdow...
Sep 06, 2025
Hockey world remembers Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden
MONTREAL - The first time Ken Dryden walked into the Montreal Canadiens' locker room in 1971, his teammates immediately knew he was different. "We looked at him and we thought he was coming from anoth...
Sep 06, 2025
Hockey, political players react to death of Montreal Canadiens great Ken Dryden
MONTREAL - Politicians and hockey stars are mourning the loss of hockey legend and former federal politician Ken Dryden, who passed away Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer. Dryden, 78, was a ...
Sep 06, 2025
Flames re-sign forward Connor Zary to three-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Connor Zary to a three-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$3,775,000. The six-foot, 185-pound...
Sep 06, 2025
Australia hold off US for last spot in Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
Australia lost and won and the United States won and lost at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Australia took the last quarterfinal spot despite a 47-7 hiding from England in Brighton. The U.S....
Sep 06, 2025
UNBC women fall to UBC, men lose to Victoria in Canada West soccer action
PRINCE GEORGE - A setback for the UNBC teams in Friday (Sept. 5) night Canada West soccer action.The women's team put forth a solid effort but they fell 3-0 to the reigning national champions, the UBC...
Sep 06, 2025
Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies
NEW YORK (AP) - Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986, has died. He was 82....
Sep 06, 2025