Category Archives: Sports

John Herdman says Canadian men's vision is clear on World Cup qualifying journey
John Herdman says his players have been focused on their task since he took over the Canadian men's program in January 2018. Their vision was clear in his first interviews with them. Leave a legacy. B...
Jun 15, 2021

CFL to kick off 2021 regular-season schedule with Winnipeg-Hamilton Grey Cup rematch
TORONTO - The CFL has scheduled a Grey Cup rematch for its return. The CFL unveiled its 14-game regular season Tuesday, a day after the board of governors voted to resume play Aug., 5. The league didn...
Jun 15, 2021

Montreal Marathon organizers cancel 2021 edition over COVID-19 restrictions
MONTREAL - Organizers of Montreal's marathon say they're cancelling the 2021 edition of the event due to ongoing COVID-19 health restrictions. The Marathon Beneva de Montreal event was scheduled to be...
Jun 15, 2021

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez advances to second round at WTA Tour event
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez is heading to the second round of the Viking Classic Birmingham. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., beat China's Wang Yafan in the first round of...
Jun 15, 2021

Bell MTS Centre, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre
A deal between Canada Life Assurance Co. and the owner of the Winnipeg Jets will see the hockey team's home arena renamed to the Canada Life Centre. The venue, currently called the Bell MTS Centre, wi...
Jun 15, 2021

Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The Middle East's largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of $5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel...
Jun 14, 2021

Vlad Jr homers to tie it, Red Sox top Blue Jays in 9th, 2-1
BOSTON (AP) - Rafael Devers hit a line drive off the Green Monster in the bottom of the ninth inning after Vladimir Guerrero homered to tie it in the top half, and the Boston Red Sox bounced back from...
Jun 14, 2021

Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England
Matt Heaton of Rugby ATL and Ben LeSage and Lucas Rumball of the Toronto Arrows will co--captain Canada for rugby test matches next month in Wales and England. Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named 30...
Jun 14, 2021

AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach
Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal ...
Jun 14, 2021

CFL board of governors votes unanimously to start 2021 season in August after meeting
The CFL says professional football will return to Canada in August. The CFL's board of governors voted unanimously Monday in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 ...
Jun 14, 2021