Category Archives: Sports
Canucks sign D Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract extension worth US$3.5M
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year contract extension worth US$3.5 million, the club announced Thursday. The 25-year-old was set to become a restric...
Jun 15, 2017
Three Canadians among two dozen vying for spot on Raptors' summer league roster
TORONTO - John Jenkins touched down in Toronto at 1 a.m. Thursday, and was at the Raptors’ practice facility for what was essentially another NBA job interview just seven hours later. It’s...
Jun 15, 2017
A look at some CFL players new to their teams who could make an impact in 2017
It wouldn’t be a CFL off-season without a number of players changing teams or joining the league for the first time. The Canadian Press takes a look a few who could make a difference in 2017: Ch...
Jun 15, 2017
Aaron Carpenter to break Al Charron's record with 77th cap Saturday
Forward Aaron Carpenter will earn a record 77th cap Saturday as Canada takes on Romania in Edmonton, the final test before its Rugby World Cup qualifying series with the United States. The 34-year-old...
Jun 15, 2017
Consistency, hard work the key for B.C. Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - During a reflective moment before last season, Emmanuel Arceneaux looked inwards and made a decision. It was one that wound up benefiting both the veteran receiver and the B.C. Lions....
Jun 15, 2017
Canada unchanged for second leg of U20 rugby qualifier against the U.S.
EDMONTON - Canada under-20 coach Jeff Williams has named an unchanged squad for Game 2 of the World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier against the U.S. on Saturday in Edmonton. The Canadian men lead the two-g...
Jun 15, 2017
Blue Jays amateur scouting director Sanders 'very pleased' with three-day draft
TORONTO - From selecting Logan Warmoth at No. 22 overall to the Sean Ross pick some 39 rounds later at No. 1,209, the Toronto Blue Jays took another step in restocking their prospect talent pool at th...
Jun 15, 2017
Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa
MONTREAL - General manager Marc Bergevin couldn’t pass up a chance to bring one of the most talented French-Canadian players in the league to the Montreal Canadiens. But it cost him perhaps his ...
Jun 15, 2017
Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 metres at Bislett Games Diamond League meet
OSLO - Canada’s Andre De Grasse sprinted to another Diamond League victory, winning the 100 metres at the Bislett Games on Thursday. The 22-year-old from Markham, Ont., was slow out of the block...
Jun 15, 2017
Looming expansion draft forcing clubs to shuffle rosters with buyouts, trades and signings
Team president Glen Sather said Dan Girardi’s contributions to the New York Rangers were “immeasurable” as the club announced the impending buyout of his six-year contract. Teams acr...
Jun 15, 2017
