Category Archives: Sports

QB Trevor Harris ready to start for Alouettes against Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris's preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes. The nine-year CFL quarterback, who was trade...
Nov 05, 2021

Playoffs on the line as Whitecaps host Sounders in regular-season finale
VANCOUVER - For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of a playoff spot - and clinching the berth remains firmly within the club's hands. It's been a roller-coaster sea...
Nov 05, 2021

Toronto FC has the chance for some payback against D.C. United in MLS season finale
TORONTO - A 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United on July 3 was the nadir of Toronto FC's dismal MLS season. First-year coach Chris Armas was fired the next day in the wake of the 1-8-2 club suffer...
Nov 05, 2021

Canada gets reinforcements for crucial World Cup qualifying games in Edmonton
Canada is getting reinforcements for its World Cup qualifying games against Costa Rica and Mexico in Edmonton. Captain Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin, Milan Borjan and Lucas Cavallini are back in the sq...
Nov 05, 2021

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk fined $5,000 for high sticking
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has been fined the maximum US$5,000 by the NHL for high sticking. Tkachuk was assessed a minor penalty for high sticking Dallas defenceman John Klingb...
Nov 05, 2021

NHL suspends Sergachev two games for illegal check to the head of Marner
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Mikhail Sergachev two games for an illegal check to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. The incident occurred at 17:47...
Nov 05, 2021

Duck Call: Devlin Hodges to start at QB for Redblacks against Argonauts
OTTAWA - It's finally Duck season for the Ottawa Redblacks. Devlin Hodges, who got the nickname Duck for his prowess at duck calling while playing college football at Samford, will be making his first...
Nov 05, 2021

Former B.C. Lions player Josh Boden convicted in 2009 slaying of Burnaby woman
VANCOUVER - Former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden has been found guilty of the second-degree murder of a Burnaby woman. The B.C. Prosecution Service confirms Boden was found guilt...
Nov 05, 2021

Canadian men's rugby team looks forward to a new beginning, starting in Portugal
Spencer Jones' road to the Canadian rugby team took him to New Zealand, Europe, Texas and then Victoria. And now Portugal. The 24-year-old Jones will start at fly half Saturday when 23rd-ranked Canada...
Nov 05, 2021

Superstar goaltender Carey Price to rejoin Montreal Canadiens on Monday
Carey Price is preparing to return to the Montreal Canadiens. Habs head coach Dominique Ducharme has confirmed that the superstar goalie will rejoin the team on Monday. Ducharme said on Friday that Pr...
Nov 05, 2021