Category Archives: Sports
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29, had 33 catches for 403 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games in 2024. He was repor...
Jan 27, 2025
Canada's Shapovalov withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to back injury
MONTREAL - Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from Canada's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Hungary due to a back injury. Tennis Canada says Cleeve Harper of Calgary will replace him in the first-round qu...
Jan 27, 2025
Marsch on the move as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup hits 500 days
Five hundred days to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and Canada coach Jesse Marsch is on the move. A cross-country string of coaching clinics has already taken Marsch to Halifax, Quebec City, Montre...
Jan 27, 2025
NHL roundup: Lehkonen's last-second goal lifts Avalanche past Rangers 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) - Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday. Defence...
Jan 26, 2025
Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men's curling championship
Several men's curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian championship Sunday. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 29 to March 9 in the Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C. Cameron de Jong (B.C.), ...
Jan 26, 2025
Jets' goaltender Comrie puts 'curse' to rest with 5-2 win over Flames
WINNIPEG - Some were starting to whisper about a 'Comrie Curse.' Winnipeg Jets backup goalie Eric Comrie just could not buy a win in his previous eight outings (0-7-1). Although he played well, his te...
Jan 26, 2025
Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The lineup for the Canadian women's curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 14-23 in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thu...
Jan 26, 2025
Senators showing signs of maturing under pressure
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Just a few months ago, the Senators struggled to bounce back when trailing or tied late in games. Now, this group is...
Jan 26, 2025
Vilardi nets four points as Jets cool off Flames 5-2
WINNIPEG - Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Mark Scheifele, Mason Appleton and Kyle Connor also scor...
Jan 26, 2025
Senators beat Utah 3-1 for weekend sweep at home
OTTAWA - Close games are becoming the norm for the Ottawa Senators, and Sunday was no exception. Coming off a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Senators (26-20-4) were able to pull...
Jan 26, 2025
