Category Archives: Sports

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Ten...
Dec 02, 2025

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years, receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night and receiv...
Dec 02, 2025

Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women's 15s team
Jack Hanratty, who coached the Canadian women's rugby sevens side to Olympic silver in Paris, has been named coach of the U.S. women's 15s team. Hanratty, who left Rugby Canada after the 2024 Olympics...
Dec 02, 2025

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes claims NBA’s monthly defensive honour
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes was named the NBA's Eastern Conference defensive player of the month for October-November on Tuesday. Barnes is the first Toronto Raptor to earn the award since it was created...
Dec 02, 2025

Blue Jays and pitcher Dylan Cease agree to seven-year deal worth US$210 million
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-hander Dylan Cease on the largest free-agent contract in franchise history. The seven-year deal, first reported last week, is worth US$2...
Dec 02, 2025

Nathan MacKinnon named NHL's first star of month as Avalanche dominate November
NEW YORK - Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon has been named the NHL's first star of the month after leading the league-leading Avalanche to an 11-0-2 record in November. MacKinnon tied for first in the...
Dec 02, 2025

Tickets to Canada's FIFA World Cup games popular despite hefty price tag
Tickets to next summer's FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver and Toronto continue to be a hot commodity, despite eye-popping resale prices. Soccer's international governing body announced last week that...
Dec 02, 2025

While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have left their mark at the sport's showcase. Canada has compiled a 7-23-3 record in its nine trips to the tournament - missi...
Dec 02, 2025

With Homan's team preparing for Games, Einarson's rink gets Canada entry at Scotties
With Team Rachel Homan preparing for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Team Kerri Einarson will wear Canada colours at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts next month in Mississauga, Ont. Homan, who won a seco...
Dec 02, 2025

Alouettes sign Canadian receiver Philpot to two-year extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian receiver Tyson Philpot to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The deal keeps the 25-year-old under contract through the 2027 se...
Dec 02, 2025