Sports

Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off hit; Red Sox beat Blue Jays

BOSTON (AP) - Alex Verdugo belted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning against Jordan Romano for his third walk-off hit this season, and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 6-5 on Monday night to end a nin...

May 01, 2023

Next Hurdle: Leafs prepare for Panthers after finally winning a first-round series

TORONTO - The Presidents' Trophy winners are out. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have gone home too. The NHL post-season has taken some unexpected turns ahead of the second round and for the first...

May 01, 2023

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth.

VANCOUVER - The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser University's football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the ax...

May 01, 2023

Flexible Alouettes can usher in new identity with early-round picks at CFL Draft

Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says the difference in his job entering the 2023 CFL draft compared to free agency is night and day thanks to new ownership. "First of all, I'm sleepi...

May 01, 2023

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level. The 20-year-old Chibrikov had a goal and an assist in ...

May 01, 2023

Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft

TORONTO - Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections. Burke could ...

May 01, 2023

BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options

BURNABY, B.C. - The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in c...

May 01, 2023

Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...

May 01, 2023

Rory McIlroy to defend RBC Canadian Open title at Oakdale Golf and Country Club

TORONTO - Rory McIlroy will be going for a three-peat at the RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy was one of several golfers named to the field of the men's national championship this afternoon. He won the tour...

May 01, 2023

Forge FC rewards coach Bobby Smyrniotis with new contract and expanded role

HAMILTON - Forge FC has rewarded Bobby Smyrniotis with a four-year contract extension in an expanded role as head coach and sporting director. Smyrniotis was named the Canadian Premier League team's f...

May 01, 2023