Category Archives: Sports
Canada finishes sixth at men's under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship
TORONTO - Canada had to settle for sixth place at the men’s under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship after a 76-68 loss to Germany on Thursday. Ben Moronchuk and Liam Hickey each produc...
Jun 15, 2017
Durant throws for two TDs as Alouettes down Redblacks 38-5 in pre-season play
MONTREAL - Darian Durant threw touchdown passes to Tiquan Underwood and B.J. Cunningham in his first action as an Alouette as Montreal downed the Ottawa Redblacks 38-5 on Thursday night in CFL pre-sea...
Jun 15, 2017
Alberta judge certifies class action against Western Hockey League
CALGARY - An Alberta judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against the Western Hockey League may proceed, making it the second such case against a major junior league in Canada. The suit contend...
Jun 15, 2017
Canadian Brooke Henderson shoots 63, leads Meijer LPGA Classic
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Canadian Brooke Henderson shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to top the star-packed leaderboard in the Meijer LPGA Classic. The 19-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., eagled the par-5 ...
Jun 15, 2017
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
