Category Archives: Sports
English-born forward Barnaby Waddell delighted to be playing rugby for Canada
It's been a good month for Barnaby Waddell. The English-born rugby forward scored on debut for Canada, powering his way over for an 82nd-minute try in a 31-21 loss to No. 21 Romania on Nov. 8, then st...
Nov 21, 2025
Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber's brother, from AHL Laval
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket on Friday. Florian Xhekaj, a ...
Nov 21, 2025
Canadian Premier League says it won't follow Major League Soccer on schedule change
TORONTO - Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship game earlier this month, league boss James Johnson says he has no intention of following Major...
Nov 21, 2025
NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization's membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those ...
Nov 21, 2025
Canada Wolverines take on Jamaica in rare rugby league international test match
Rhys Jacks is in for a busy day Saturday. The 35-year-old halfback will coach the Canadian under-19 rugby league team against Jamaica before captaining the senior Canada Wolverines later in the day ag...
Nov 21, 2025
Flames rookie Honzek out six months after surgery for upper-body injury
CALGARY - Calgary Flames rookie Sam Honzek will miss six months after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury, head coach Ryan Huska said Friday. Huska said Honzek had the procedure Thursday. The ...
Nov 21, 2025
'It's going to take my breath away': Vancouver Goldeneyes relish history-making game
VANCOUVER - Ashton Bell couldn't sleep Thursday night. The anticipation and excitement of writing the next chapter in women's hockey history kept the Vancouver Goldeneyes captain awake. It's been near...
Nov 21, 2025
Matthews and Knies 'doubtful' for Maple Leafs' matchup against Canadiens on Saturday
TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube doesn't expect reinforcements in time for the weekend. Toronto's head coach told reporters following the team's practice Friday that captain Auston Matthe...
Nov 21, 2025
Jets goalie Hellebuyck out 4-6 weeks to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be out four to six weeks to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, the NHL team announced Friday. Hellebuyck is 8-6-0 with a 2.5...
Nov 21, 2025
Canadians contend for podium across all disciplines at Finlandia Trophy
HELSINKI - Canadian figure skaters are in position to reach the podium in every discipline following strong short programs Friday at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier sit second...
Nov 21, 2025