Sports

Siakam takes control of message with three-part YouTube documentary series

There's a moment in Part 1 of his YouTube documentary series when Pascal Siakam turns to the camera, and succinctly sums up his bubble experience. "The bubble wasn't Disneyland, I'll tell you that," t...

Dec 16, 2020

Calgary's speedskating oval, home of Canadian team, without ice until at least May,

Calgary's Olympic Oval will be without ice until at least May because of a mechanical issue. Canada's long-track speedskating team hasn't had ice there to train on since Sept. 5. The oval on the Unive...

Dec 16, 2020

Breeders' Cup Classic, Queen's Plate champion Awesome Again dies at age 26

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - Awesome Again, one of the top Canadian-bred thoroughbred race horses in history, has died.The horse died Tuesday at age 26, Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Homes in Kentucky said...

Dec 16, 2020

Quebec premier says health measures shouldn't impact Canadiens if NHL resumes

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the province's public health measures shouldn't impact a resumption of activities for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Legault said Wednesday he's had disc...

Dec 16, 2020

Canadian co-owner sees Jaffna Stallions win inaugural Lankan Premier League final

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka - The Jaffna Stallions, whose ownership group includes Calgary-born Rahul Sood, defeated the Galle Gladiators by 53 runs Wednesday to win the inaugural Lanka Premier League title...

Dec 16, 2020

Montreal Alouettes quarterback helps team keep talent by restructuring contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have restructured the contract of starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., and re-signed top receiver Eugene Lewis to a one-year deal. The Alouettes say Adams' new deal...

Dec 16, 2020

Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have hired Jason Labarbera as the NHL club's new goaltending coach and promoted Jordan Sigalet to the new role of director of goaltending. "The goal and mission of this ch...

Dec 16, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps double up on their esports talent for 2021 gaming season

VANCOUVER - The Whitecaps are doubling up on their esports talent in 2021 with Alex (Exraa) Gonzalez and Erfan (Skill Shack) Hosseini both representing the Vancouver MLS team. The 19-year-old Gonzalez...

Dec 16, 2020

Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith beaten in second round at world darts championship

LONDON - Chris (Hollywood) Dobey rallied from a two-set deficit to oust Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith 3-2 in second-round play Wednesday at the William Hill World Darts Championship. The 22nd see...

Dec 16, 2020

CONCACAF Champions League win not enough to extend Montreal Impact's season

ORLANDO, Fla. - In a year stacked with adversity, a win wasn't quite enough for the Montreal Impact Tuesday night. The squad took a gritty 1-0 victory over Honduran club CD Olimpia in Orlando, where t...

Dec 15, 2020