Category Archives: Sports

Schnur: Davis Cup Finals latest achievement in "golden era" of Canadian tennis
Brayden Schnur gladly lists Canada's appearance in the Davis Cup final as one of the highlights of his season. Not getting to play in a match during the week-long team tournament didn't blemish&n...
Nov 25, 2019

Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Brock Nelson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand had three goals and f...
Nov 25, 2019

Leafs forward Kerfoot suspended two games for hit on Avs defenceman Johnson
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot has been suspended two games by the NHL for an illegal hit on Colorado Avalanche defenceman Erik Johnson. Kerfoot cross-checked Johnson from be...
Nov 25, 2019

Mourinho wins first game at Spurs, Liverpool leaves it late
Tottenham's decision to switch managers reaped instant rewards as Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his highly anticipated fourth coaching stint in the English Premier League. How long befor...
Nov 25, 2019

Canada defeats Russia in thriller to advance to first Davis Cup final
MADRID - Canada's historic run at this year's Davis Cup continued Saturday with a semifinal win over Russia to put the Canadians into the final at the international tournament for the first time. Deni...
Nov 25, 2019

Jackson Jeffcoat adds Grey Cup for family's football championship total
CALGARY - Jackson Jeffcoat has added the Grey Cup to his family's football resume. The six-foot-three, 253-pound defensive end had two of the six sacks a relentless Winnipeg defence reg...
Nov 25, 2019

Canadians Moore-Towers, Marinaro take silver in pairs at NHK Trophy
SAPPORO, Japan - Canada reached the medal podium twice on Saturday at the NHK Trophy with Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro taking silver in pairs and Roman Sadovsky adding a surprise bronze i...
Nov 25, 2019

Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin loses in bid for council seat in Laval, Que.
LAVAL, Que. - Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin has finished as the runner-up in his first political bid. Surin ran in Sunday's municipal byelection in Laval, Que., a city just north ...
Nov 25, 2019

Utah Jazz arena evacuated postgame due to suspicious package
SALT LAKE CITY - Minutes after an NBA game ended Friday night, the Utah Jazz's home arena was evacuated because of a suspicious package. Salt Lake City police said the package turned out to be a toolb...
Nov 24, 2019

Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros caps whirlwind season with Grey Cup
CALGARY - A season of twists, turns and trades for quarterback Zach Collaros ended with a Grey Cup victory. Injured on the opening drive of his season, traded twice and without a live game snap f...
Nov 24, 2019