Category Archives: Sports
Stampeders, Bombers looking good heading into stretch run of CFL regular season
It will be an interesting stretch run in the CFL’s West Division. Calgary (CFL-best 12-1-1 record) has already clinched a home playoff game. The Stampeders are off this week before visiting the ...
Oct 2, 2017
"Dancing with the Stars" star Hinchcliffe says he actually can't dance at all
TORONTO - James Hinchcliffe is recognized as much for his performance on the “Dancing with the Stars” as he is for his on-track exploits on the IndyCar circuit. The Canadian driver finishe...
Oct 2, 2017
Canadian driver Hinchcliffe looks to rebound from disappointing 2017 season
TORONTO - Canada’s James Hinchcliffe started his IndyCar season with a bang and ended it with a whimper. It was all part of the learning process for the 30-year-old driver from Oakville, Ont., w...
Oct 2, 2017
Report of Jagr joining Flames has young Calgary players buzzing
CALGARY - The possibility of a hockey idol walking through their dressing room door had the youngest Calgary Flames shaking their heads in amazement Monday. A Sportsnet report that 45-year-old Jaromir...
Oct 2, 2017
Braves general manager, scout chief resign amid MLB probe
ATLANTA - John Coppolella was forced to resign as Braves general manager Monday after an investigation by Major League Baseball revealed serious rules violations in the international player market. Go...
Oct 2, 2017
With rebuild in full swing, Vancouver Canucks not rushing prospects
VANCOUVER - After missing the playoffs a third time in four years, the Vancouver Canucks looked in the mirror last spring and finally came to terms with a reality that was clear for almost everyone el...
Oct 2, 2017
Toronto Maple Leafs trim roster to 26 players, more moves expected on defence
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs moved closer to their opening day roster with a round of cuts Monday, but decisions remain on the blue line. The NHL team trimmed down to 26 by sending 15 players to ...
Oct 2, 2017
Hamilton Ticats deal veteran running back Gable to Edmonton Eskimos
HAMILTON - C.J. Gable’s reward for a stellar performance Saturday night was a new team. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats dealt the veteran running back to the Edmonton Eskimos on Monday for the rights to...
Oct 2, 2017
Great expectations: Oilers prepare for year with bull's eye on their backs
EDMONTON - Talk about a bull’s eye on your back. In the space of one year, the Edmonton Oilers have gone from the NHL’s punch line franchise to Canada’s best hope to bring the Stanle...
Oct 2, 2017
Faster start, longer finish the goals for the Calgary Flames this season
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames’ 2016-17 season started slow and ended too quickly. The Flames overcame a sluggish October and November to go 45-33-4 and claim a wild-card playoff berth, but were s...
Oct 2, 2017
