Category Archives: Sports

Former Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
The Canadian connection continues at the Portland Thorns. The defending National Women's Soccer League champions have named assistant coach Mike Norris as the successor to head coach Rhian Wilkinson, ...
Jan 09, 2023

Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal officially begins with pre-season training session
MONTREAL - Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium....
Jan 09, 2023

Tampa Bay Lightning, PWHPA to co-host women's games
TAMPA, Fla. - The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association and the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning will co-host a four-game Dream Gap Tour event in February. Four teams will participate in the Feb. ...
Jan 09, 2023

Pastrnak, Hughes, Dahlin named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston right-wing David Pastrnak, New Jersey centre Jack Hughes and Buffalo defenceman Rasmus Dahlin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Pastrnak led the NHL with seven goals...
Jan 09, 2023

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard falls in first-round qualifier at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard dropped a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 decision to American Ashlyn Krueger in first-round qualifying play Monday at the Australian Open. Bouchard, from Montreal, gave...
Jan 09, 2023

Offensive lineman Williams signs contract extension to remain with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a fre...
Jan 09, 2023

Ideson to skip Canadian entry at 2023 world wheelchair curling championship
OTTAWA - Mark Ideson will skip the Canadian entry at the 2023 world wheelchair curling championship, while Collinda Joseph and Dennis Thiessen will wear the Maple Leaf at the world wheelchair mixed do...
Jan 09, 2023

Domi scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Flames 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Maxi Domi scored at 1:04 of overtime and had an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night for their second straight win. Chicago top prospect Lukas Reich...
Jan 08, 2023

Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs to 6-2 win over Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - John Tavares had a goal and two assists, Mitchell Marner added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Sunday night. Auston Matthews, Calle Ja...
Jan 08, 2023

Jon Rahm wins a stunner at Kapalua after Morikawa wipeout
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - Jon Rahm began the bold new year on the PGA Tour by coming from seven shots behind to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday with plenty of help from Collin Morikawa, ...
Jan 08, 2023