Sports

Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL - Red Bull's Max Verstappen is so far ahead of the pack in the Formula One standings he recently expressed a desire for more competition. But whether that happens or not won't affect his ambi...

Jun 15, 2023

Former Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

OTTAWA - Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan has again called for an inquiry into Canada's safe sport crisis. Duncan spoke before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage, outlining seven steps she believes w...

Jun 15, 2023

Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

BALTIMORE (AP) - Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind ...

Jun 15, 2023

Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

CALGARY - Jarome Iginla is back with the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday the Hall of Fame winger has been named special adviser to rookie general manager and former teammate Craig Conroy. ...

Jun 15, 2023

Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

REGINA - Some questionable play-calling at the end of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season-opening win at Edmonton put the game - and their starting quarterback - in jeopardy. Roughriders coach Craig ...

Jun 15, 2023

'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

NEW YORK (AP) - Chances are you won't find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social media if LeBron James is indeed the GOAT, nor will you find him waiting hours outside of hotels, hoping to get an ...

Jun 15, 2023

Remparts name Gagné GM, Bouchard assistant GM after departure of Patrick Roy

QUEBEC - The Quebec Remparts have started to rebuild after this week's departures of head coach and general manager Patrick Roy and president Jacques Tanguay. The Memorial Cup champions announced Thur...

Jun 15, 2023

Canada rugby coach names 40-woman camp roster ahead of Pacific Four Series tests

Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named a 40-player roster for a camp ahead of a pair of World Rugby Pacific Four Series matches in Ottawa next month. The pre-tournament camp will be held in ...

Jun 15, 2023

Ethan Bear underwent shoulder surgery after injury at world championship, Canucks say

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Ethan Bear has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for six months. General manager Patrick Alvin says in a statement that t...

Jun 15, 2023

Canada's Sarah Mitton wins shot put gold at Diamond League competition

OSLO - Canada's Sarah Mitton won gold in women's shot put on Thursday at the Oslo Diamond League track and field meet. Mitton, from Brooklyn, N.S., sent her first shot 19.54 metres, a distance that he...

Jun 15, 2023