Category Archives: Sports
Brad Gushue described as "Mount Rushmore" skip in curling
ST. JOHN'S - Six-time Canadian men's curling champion Brad Gushue played his final Brier in his hometown of St. John's, N.L. His team was eliminated Saturday in a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs. Comp...
Mar 07, 2026
Brad Gushue bows out of his last Brier, leaves a glittering curling legacy
ST. JOHN'S - Brad Gushue bowed out of his final Canadian men's curling championship without a storybook ending, but as a folk hero of the sport. The 45-year-old from St. John's N.L., wanted to go out ...
Mar 07, 2026
Blue Jays top Phillies 1-0 in Scherzer's first start of pre-season
CLEARWATER - Jonatan Clase hit into a force out at second base in the ninth inning that scored Rafael Lantigua as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in Max Scherzer's return ...
Mar 07, 2026
'Pretty tough': Maple Leafs D Oliver Ekman-Larsson reflects on trade deadline stress
TORONTO - Oliver Ekman-Larsson was happy to wake up Saturday still a member of the Maple Leafs. The veteran, Stanley Cup-winning defenceman was held out of two games by the woefully underperforming cl...
Mar 07, 2026
Wardley, Daniels return as Canadian women set for HSBC SVNS rugby event
VANCOUVER - Pulling on the Canadian jersey to compete at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver tournament this weekend is extra special for Keyara Wardley and Chloe Daniels. Injuries have prevented both women from ...
Mar 07, 2026
Koe turns back time, reaches Brier final with 9-7 win in an extra end over Dunstone
ST. JOHN'S - Kevin Koe may be a four-time Canadian men's curling champion, but he acknowledged his team was an underdog heading into the Montana's Brier this year. The sixth seed in the 18-team tourna...
Mar 07, 2026
Sheridan stars as Canada downs Argentina in penalty shootout at SheBelieves Cup
HARRISON - Canada exits the SheBelieves Cup on a winning note - and a much-needed reset after ending 2025 on a five-game losing streak. Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan stopped two penalties to help Canada ...
Mar 07, 2026
Turner rides adrenalin rush at Paralympics eyeing repeat gold in snowboard cross
Tyler Turner sees himself as an adrenalin enthusiast, not an adrenalin junkie. The 37-year-old lives life on the edge, with passions for snowboarding and skydiving. "Junkies are addicted and I could q...
Mar 07, 2026
Ohtani homers for 2nd straight day, Suzuki hits 2, Japan beats South Korea 8-6 at WBC; Canada cruises past Colombia 8-2
Shohei Ohtani homered for the second straight day and Seiya Suzuki went deep twice and defending champion Japan beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday night at Tokyo and improved to 2-0 at the World Basebal...
Mar 07, 2026
Eriksson, Oatway, Wilkie earn Canada's first three medals of Paralympic Games
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Canada's Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith enjoyed quite the start to their Paralympic debut on Saturday. The pair got the ball rolling for Canada with its first of three medal...
Mar 07, 2026