Category Archives: Sports
Woodbine CEO wonders why NHL can play in Ontario during lockdown
TORONTO - With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off on NHL games being played at a...
Jan 08, 2021
Moore-Towers, Marinaro lead after short program of virtual Skate Canada Challenge
Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are the leaders after the short pairs program in the unique and virtual Skate Canada Challenge.The two scored 71.04 points in a program that was pre-recorded ...
Jan 08, 2021
Lethbridge to host the national men's curling championship in 2022
The Tim Hortons Brier will be held at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge in 2022.Curling Canada made the announcement Friday during a video conference call.Lethbridge hosted the world men's championship i...
Jan 08, 2021
Former Canadian star Dwayne De Rosario looks to help keep soccer growing in Canada
TORONTO - While Dwayne De Rosario's playing days may be behind him, his brand continues to grow.On the heels of being named one of Major League Soccer's "25 Greatest," the 42-year-old De Rosario plans...
Jan 08, 2021
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions...
Jan 08, 2021
Game on: Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada
Manitoba has given the green light for the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the COVID-19 pandemic, the final approval needed for the NHL to play games in all seven Canadian cities this year. Ma...
Jan 08, 2021
Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93
LOS ANGELES - Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with...
Jan 08, 2021
Veteran CFL receiver Walker returns for another stint with the Edmonton Football Team
American receiver Derel Walker is back with the Edmonton Football Team. Walker returned to Edmonton on Friday. He spent the 2019 season with the Toronto Argonauts. Walker began his CFL career with Edm...
Jan 08, 2021
Senior IOC member says he's not sure Tokyo Games will happen
TOKYO - A senior member of the International Olympic Committee has said he "can't be certain" the postponed Tokyo Olympics will open in just over six months because of the surging pandemic in Japan an...
Jan 08, 2021
Homan's post-Scotties curling schedule uncertain with baby on way in spring
Skip Rachel Homan has pencilled in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on her calendar next month for the Calgary curling bubble. If she were to win a fourth national women's title, it would make for a ...
Jan 07, 2021
