Category Archives: Sports
China coach Rocque back in familiar venue at world men's curling playdowns
EDMONTON - Sometimes when China curling coach Marcel Rocque strolls on the ice he might swing his broom as if he’s hitting a golf ball. Other times he might use it to play air guitar as rock mus...
Apr 04, 2017
Sportsnet hockey boss Scott Moore supports NHL's decision to skip Olympics
TORONTO - While fans and players have expressed disappointment and anger over the NHL’s decision to skip the 2018 Winter Olympics, Sportsnet hockey boss Scott Moore has no problem with the move....
Apr 04, 2017
Canada to face Finland in women's world hockey championship semifinal
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Finland earned another showdown with Canada at the women’s world hockey championship. The Finns blanked Sweden 4-0 in Tuesday’s quarter-final. They’ll face the Cana...
Apr 04, 2017
Ten NFL clubs want to visit with Laval Route et Or tight end Antony Auclair
It’s two down, eight to go for Antony Auclair. The Laval tight end has visited with two NFL teams since holding his pro day last month. A total of 17 NFL scouts and Montreal Alouettes GM Kavis R...
Apr 04, 2017
Sens' playoff push gets unexpected boost with return of forward MacArthur
OTTAWA - Clarke MacArthur will make his surprising season debut for the Ottawa Senators, months after it looked like his entire season would be lost due to persistent concussion issues. Senators gener...
Apr 04, 2017
Is the NHL really done with the 2018 Olympics? Five questions answered
The hockey world is suddenly engulfed with question marks after the NHL announced that it wouldn’t be attending the 2018 Olympics. Here are five questions answered: 1. Is this really over? Proba...
Apr 04, 2017
Some unfamiliar names could play for Canada without NHL at 2018 Winter Games
Even though the NHL has rejected the 2018 Winter Olympics, there should be no shortage of Canadians ready to put on the Maple Leaf and compete for gold. Even ex-defenceman and noted jokester Mike Comm...
Apr 04, 2017
Montreal Alouettes sign veteran offensive lineman Olafioye to extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed American offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye to a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season Tuesday. Montreal acquired the six-foot-six, 325-pound Ola...
Apr 04, 2017
Former CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell named to Colorado College hall of fame
COLORADO SPINGS, Colo. - Calgary lawyer Doug Mitchell, a former CFL player, commissioner and member of the NHL board of governors, will be inducted into the Colorado College Athletic Hall of Fame next...
Apr 04, 2017
Canada's women ponder first Winter Olympics without their NHL counterparts
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - The NHL’s decision not to release players for next year’s Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea comes as a surprise to some of the Canadian players at the women’s wo...
Apr 04, 2017
