Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Raptors fans more grateful than hateful of Kawhi Leonard
TORONTO - Two nights after Paul George's hostile treatment in Indiana, it should be nothing but love for his teammate Kawhi Leonard in Toronto Leonard will be presented with his NBA champion...
Dec 10, 2019
Dallas Stars fire head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct"
DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct." Rick Bowness, who has served as an assistant coach since June 2018, was named interim head coach. ...
Dec 10, 2019
NHL Commissioner: We will not tolerate abusive behaviour
MONTEREY, Calif. - Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday the NHL will work swiftly to make changes to better deal with personnel conduct issues in the wake of incidents that surfaced in recent weeks. ...
Dec 10, 2019
Fate of Halifax CFL stadium bid to be decided by regional council
HALIFAX - The fate of a private group's bid to bring CFL football to Halifax could be decided today by regional council. Council will consider a staff report on a proposal by Schooner Sports and Enter...
Dec 10, 2019
Monahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over Avalanche
DENVER - Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Calgary Flames over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan also scored and David R...
Dec 09, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays promote Jose Ministral to head athletic trainer
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted Jose Ministral to head athletic trainer. Ministral joined the Blue Jays in 2013 as an assistant athletic training co-ordinator, and was the club's&nb...
Dec 09, 2019
Tennis star Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year
TORONTO - Tennis star Bianca Andreescu has won the 2019 Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year. Andreescu is the first tennis player to win the award. The native of ...
Dec 09, 2019
After seven years, LaPolice ready for another run as CFL head coach with Redblacks
OTTAWA - It's been nearly seven years since Paul LaPolice was a head coach in the CFL. After soaking up four more years of experience on the sidelines, LaPolice says he's ready for another opportunity...
Dec 09, 2019
Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
BOSTON - Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday....
Dec 09, 2019
Canadians say 'not enough' to anti-doping agency sanctions on Russia
The latest sanctions levied against Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency don't convince Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee the field will be fair at next year's Summer Olympics. WADA claims R...
Dec 09, 2019
