Category Archives: Sports

Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise spectre of CFP delay
College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are h...
Jan 05, 2021

Canadian offensive lineman Liam Dobson still considering options on college transfer
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Canadian Liam Dobson to take matters into his own hands. Last month, the Maine Back Bears offensive lineman entered the NCAA transfer portal after the Colonial Athleti...
Jan 05, 2021

Greg Vanney lands in Los Angeles, looking to take the Galaxy back to MLS glory
Former Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney is back in Los Angeles, where it all started. While Vanney's Dec. 1 exit as TFC boss was unexpected, his landing in L.A. as the new Galaxy head coach does not come ...
Jan 05, 2021

Tokyo Olympic postponement has worked in Anicka Newell's favour
TORONTO - Anicka Newell knew before her back hit the mat. The 27-year-old won the Expo Explosion pole vault meet in Belton, Texas last weekend, but far bigger than the victory was her winning height o...
Jan 05, 2021

Beleaguered Toronto Raptors head west looking for answers after dismal 1-5 start
Mired in 29th place in the NBA overall standings, the 1-5 Raptors travel west for a four-game road trip in search of answers. Games against Phoenix, Sacramento, Golden State and Portland await, starti...
Jan 05, 2021

If 2020 was a watershed year for athlete activism, will the momentum continue in '21?
TORONTO - An athlete with a megaphone, fist raised in furious protest. Teammates kneeling, heads bowed, linked arm-in-arm. Political slogans - "Vote Warnock" - across the chest of warmup shirts. A pai...
Jan 05, 2021

Top left tackle Stanley Bryant signs one-year extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Two-time CFL most outstanding lineman Stanley Bryant has signed a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Bryant returns for his sixth season in Winnipeg after originally signing...
Jan 05, 2021

Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86
EDMONTON - Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler has died. He was 86. The Edmonton Oilers confirmed Muckler's death Monday night. No cause of death was given. Muckler was part of the st...
Jan 04, 2021

Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals
EDMONTON - Canada will play for gold at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton after beating Russia 5-0 in semifinal action Monday. Alex Newhook returned from injury to put Canada on the boa...
Jan 04, 2021

With rumours swirling, Jets sniper Patrik Laine mum on future in Winnipeg
Patrik Laine was given every opportunity to clarify his standing with the Winnipeg Jets. After the star sniper's agents suggested publicly in the fall it might best for both parties if he was traded, ...
Jan 04, 2021