Sports

The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

Athletes' fears of repercussions if they talk about problems they see in their sport have been cited as one reason for Canada's current safe-sport crisis. In order to receive just over $21,000 annuall...

Mar 29, 2023

Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 232-pound Wilder appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Edmonton. He ran for ...

Mar 29, 2023

Impressive 2022 takes Canada's Monet Chun to Augusta Women's National Amateur

An impressive season of amateur golf has taken Canada's Monet Chun to one of the most storied courses in the world. Chun, from Richmond Hill, Ont., teed off at the Augusta National Women's Amateur on ...

Mar 29, 2023

OHL found no evidence of tampering with draft, commissioner says

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League confirmed Wednesday the league conducted an independent third-party investigation to probe allegations of parents paying for their sons to be selected in the 2022 O...

Mar 29, 2023

Young Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone turns heads with club and country

TORONTO - Just 20, Ismael Kone is making his mark with club and country. Kone showed off his speed and power Tuesday in a head-turning outing in the Canadian midfield with Stephen Eustaquio and Jonath...

Mar 29, 2023

Canada coach Bev Priestman names 25 players for April camp and friendly in France

Canada can now boast two Manchester United players on its women's national team roster. Coach Bev Priestman has summoned fullback Jayde Riviere and forward Adriana Leon to her 25-player camp roster fo...

Mar 29, 2023

Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed free-agent defenceman Akito Hirose to a one-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Wednesday. Hirose, 23, had four goals and 23 assists in 38 game...

Mar 29, 2023

Atiba Hutchinson hopes to hoist a trophy for Canada before calling it quits

TORONTO - After 20 years of banging the drum for Canada Soccer, Atiba Hutchinson was a natural to lead the Viking Clap in front of the south stand at BMO Field after the Canadian men's 4-1 win over Ho...

Mar 29, 2023

Green, Jackson taken off Blue Jays Major League roster ahead of season opener

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays took a pair of right-handed pitchers off of their Major League roster ahead of Thursday's season opener in St. Louis. Chad Green was placed on Toronto's 60-day injured ...

Mar 29, 2023

Canada will face Italy, Sweden and Chile in Davis Cup title defence

MLAGA, Spain - Defending champion Canada will face Italy, Sweden and Chile in the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup men's tennis tournament. Canada, the No. 1 country in the Davis Cup rankings, was se...

Mar 29, 2023