Category Archives: Sports

Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault headed to Abu Dhabi for next UFC fight
Fresh off a dominant weekend win in Montreal at UFC 315, Quebec middleweight Marc Andrew (Power Bar) Barriault will face Russia's Shara Magomedov on a July 26 UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi. The ma...
May 14, 2025

‘You feel at home’: Playoff hockey helps newcomers feel more Canadian
TORONTO - Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he'd become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to escape the war in Ukraine. He didn't know much about...
May 14, 2025

Dabrowski, Routliffe out of Italian Open with quarterfinal loss to Andreeva, Shnaider
ROME - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand are out of the Italian Open women's doubles tournament after a 6-2, 4-6, 11-9 quarterfinal loss to Russians Mirra Andreeva ...
May 14, 2025

Where's the beef? In Sacramento this week for World's Strongest Man competition
Tristain Hoath is a busy man. And a big one. The six-foot-two, 330-pound Edmonton police officer, who doubles as co-owner of the United Strength and Power gym, is one of four Canadians this week looki...
May 14, 2025

Abrupt end to record-setting '24 campaign fuels Ticats receiver Shemar Bridges
HAMILTON - A premature end to a stellar rookie campaign is fuelling Shemar Bridges' preparation for the 2025 CFL season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' receiver was the East Division's top rookie in 2024 wi...
May 14, 2025

Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ...
May 14, 2025

NewsAlert: Vancouver Canucks name Adam Foote as new head coach
VANCOUVER - The NHL's Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 14, 2025

Leafs coach Craig Berube ponders Game 5 lineup changes; Rodrigues out for Panthers
TORONTO - Craig Berube is still weighing his options. The Maple Leafs head coach said following Wednesday's morning skate he has yet to decide on any potential lineup changes when Toronto faces the Fl...
May 14, 2025

Toronto's Fast, Minnesota's Jaques, Thompson finalists for PWHL top defender award
TORONTO - Renata Fast of the Toronto Sceptres and Minnesota Frost teammates Sophie Jaques and Claire Thompson are the finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's defender of the year award....
May 14, 2025

Spam buns, worm poutine and hot mac 'n cheese on the menu for Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach. There will be fiery dill Coke, deep-fried pickle Oreos an...
May 14, 2025