Category Archives: Sports
WHL hoping hub concept, weekly testing in B.C. Division will be enough to get 24-game season started
KAMLOOPS - Western Hockey League commissioner Ron Robison can't predict when the B.C. Division season will commence, but the league has been thorough in its efforts to get the provincial health author...
Feb 01, 2021
Canadian Bianca Andreescu withdraws from Australian Open tune-up tournament
Canadian Bianca Andreescu will skip this week's Grampians Trophy and instead return to action at the Australian Open. Andreescu was scheduled to return to the court for the first time in 15 months at ...
Feb 01, 2021
Global pandemic creating no shortage of challenges for CFL teams entering free agency
The harsh reality of CFL economics helped John Hufnagel pull the trigger. On Saturday, the Calgary Stampeders president/GM dealt receiver Eric Rogers, defensive end Cordarro Law and defensive back Rob...
Feb 01, 2021
Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson faces Miranda Maverick at UFC 258
TORONTO - Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson will look to bounce back from a December loss when she takes on American Miranda (Fear The) Maverick at UFC 258 on Feb. 13 in Las Vegas.The ...
Feb 01, 2021
Dutch-born defender Frank Sturing enjoys first taste of life with Canada soccer team
Frank Sturing enjoyed his first camp with the Canadian soccer team. Now the Dutch-born defender hopes he made a good enough first impression to get invited back. Visiting Canada for the first time is ...
Feb 01, 2021
O'Ree's hockey stick reminds Trudeau daily of the work needed to combat racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he keeps a signed hockey stick from "living legend" Willie O'Ree as a constant reminder of the work that remains to combat racism. Trudeau added himself to ...
Feb 01, 2021
Edmonton Football Team hires Jaime Elizondo as new head coach/offensive co-ordinator
EDMONTON - Jaime Elizondo, Brock Sunderland and Trevor Harris are all together again. Elizondo was hired as the head coach of the Edmonton Football Team on Monday and will also serve as the offensive ...
Feb 01, 2021
Lions re-sign all-star receiver Burnham, bring back linebacker Lokombo
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions made some big moves in free agency Monday, re-signing star receiver Bryan Burnham and bringing back free agent linebacker Bo Lokombo for a third stint with the CFL club.The ...
Feb 01, 2021
MLS supporters groups urge end to labour dispute, saying let the players play
Supporters groups from around Major League Soccer voiced their support for the players Monday in their ongoing labour dispute with the league. "There is no game on the field without the players and no...
Feb 01, 2021
Curling Canada confirms fields for Scotties, names three Brier wild-cards
OTTAWA - There will be a strong Manitoba presence at the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts as five teams from that province have been confirmed for the 18-team competition at Calgary's Markin Mac...
Feb 01, 2021
