Category Archives: Sports
Canadian trio drawing attention ahead of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft
TORONTO - Canadian Ryan Raposo has a chip on his shoulder going into Thursday's MLS SuperDraft. Growing up, the Hamilton native was labelled "too small, too skinny and couldn't get around the fie...
Jan 07, 2020
In the Rings: Jones to play provincials before reuniting with famous team
A full-circle curling moment soon awaits Colleen Jones and the legendary foursome that won five national championships together over a six-year span. First up though is an attempt to get bac...
Jan 07, 2020
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants and New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a surprising move for the four-time Super Bowl-w...
Jan 07, 2020
Hockey Canada extends media rights agreement with TSN through 2033-34 season
TORONTO - TSN has extended its media rights agreement with Hockey Canada through the 2033-34 season. The sports network announced Tuesday that the agreement fives TSN and French-language broadcaster R...
Jan 07, 2020
Teenager Jones, veteran Rooney take centre stage in FA Cup
Curtis Jones and Wayne Rooney, Liverpudlians at opposite ends of their soccer careers, played starring roles in the FA Cup on Sunday. Jones, a highly rated 18-year-old winger, scored a goal he may nev...
Jan 07, 2020
Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee's loosening of iron-fisted rules around sponsorship gives Canada's Olympians more commercial wiggle room in Tokyo this summer. Under pressu...
Jan 07, 2020
A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship
The Canadian Olympic Committee released its marketing guidelines Tuesday for athletes and their personal sponsors during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo from July 24 through Aug. 9.&nbs...
Jan 07, 2020
Oberg, Sandin help Sweden topple Finland for bronze medal at world juniors
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Linus Oberg scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and Sweden held on to beat Finland 3-2 on Sunday for the bronze medal at the world junior hockey champi...
Jan 07, 2020
Predators hire former Devils coach John Hynes as new coach
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history after firing Peter Laviolette. The Predators announced the hiring Tuesd...
Jan 07, 2020
'Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
BRESCIA, Italy - Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia's 2-1 home defeat on Sunday. The Serie A match was halted for...
Jan 07, 2020
