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Veteran lineman Kristian Matte signs up for 14th CFL season with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL - Canadian offensive lineman Kristian Matte is returning for a 14th season with the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-four, 296-pound Matte signed a one-year deal Thursday with the defending G...

Jan 25, 2024

Canadian Soccer Business launches legal action against media partner Mediapro

Canadian Soccer Business has launched legal action against Mediapro, its media partner, over breach of contract in a move that will have a major ripple effect on the sport in Canada. Essentially the m...

Jan 25, 2024

Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke adjusting to new life at Indiana University

Kurtis Rourke is feeling like a freshman again. The six-foot-five, 230-pound Oakville, Ont., native is entering his sixth American college football season but first at Indiana University. He transferr...

Jan 25, 2024

With Glenn Howard out with knee injury, son Scott to skip three-man team at playdowns

A three-man lineup has worked well at times for the members of Team Glenn Howard. They're hoping a short-handed setup will lead to success again this week at the Ontario curling championship. With How...

Jan 25, 2024

Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at th...

Jan 25, 2024

Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half

OTTAWA - When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn't expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfwa...

Jan 25, 2024

UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

TORONTO - It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Col...

Jan 25, 2024

Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women's coach through 2027 World Cup

Canadian women's coach Bev Priestman has signed a new contract that runs through the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Priestman has a 28-9-10 record in 47 matches as Canada head coach and was a nominee fo...

Jan 25, 2024

Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing

Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada's 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing. Constable John MacLeod said in an email to ...

Jan 25, 2024

Whitecaps sign Scottish star midfielder Ryan Gauld to contract extension through 2027

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have rewarded Scottish star Ryan Gauld with a contract extension through 2027. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder was going into the final year of his existing co...

Jan 25, 2024