Category Archives: Sports
Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for 'standing up against' COVID rules
VANCOUVER - The popular singer of O Canada at the Vancouver Canucks hockey games says he knew he might lose his job for standing up against what he describes as the "tyranny" of COVID-19 restrictions....
Dec 06, 2020
Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for 'standing up against' COVID rules
VANCOUVER - The popular singer of O Canada at the Vancouver Canucks hockey games says he knew he might lose his job for standing up against what he describes as the "tyranny" of COVID-19 restrictions....
Dec 05, 2020
Ujiri: Raptors' unique trait is 'togetherness,' says Toronto will adapt to Tampa
Their practice facility is still under construction. The players and staff are on the hunt for temporary housing in Tampa. As the NBA's only team playing outside of its market - and country - this sea...
Dec 05, 2020
'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral
Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as a survivor, trailblazer and community lead...
Dec 05, 2020
'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral
Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as a survivor, trailblazer and community lead...
Dec 05, 2020
Ujiri: Raptors' unique trait is 'togetherness,' says Toronto will adapt to Tampa
Their practice facility is still under construction. The players and staff are on the hunt for temporary housing in Tampa. As the NBA's only team playing outside of its market - and country - this sea...
Dec 05, 2020
'Welcome home': Fans finally return to Premier League
LONDON - Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat. From Upton Park to the Olympic Stadium, Dixon has been coming to West Ham games across seven decades. Nine months without be...
Dec 05, 2020
Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu to fight on UFC 257 card featuring Conor McGregor
TORONTO - Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will face Shane (Hurricane) Burgos at UFC 257 on Jan. 23. It's a high-profile card given it marks the return of Conor McGregor, the former UFC feat...
Dec 04, 2020
Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio handed one-game suspension, fine for violent conduct
TORONTO - Midfielder Jonathan Osorio has been handed a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine for violent conduct in Toronto FC's 1-0 playoff loss to Nashville SC. Hacked to the ground in the 32nd m...
Dec 04, 2020
Canadian men to open 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Bermuda in March
Canada will open its 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign March 25 at home to Bermuda, the first of a possible 20 matches the Canadian men will have to play if they are to book their ticket to Qatar. Th...
Dec 04, 2020
