Category Archives: Sports
Chief defends cop after Steeler coach's arrest is questioned
Pittsburgh’s acting police chief is defending an officer who arrested Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter outside a bar after the independent Citizens Police Review Board confirmed it’s i...
Jan 11, 2017
Broncos hire Vance Joseph as their head coach
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - A runner-up two years ago, Vance Joseph is John Elway’s pick this time around. “It’s official. Excited to announce Vance Joseph as head coach of the Denver Broncos...
Jan 11, 2017
Buffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coach
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills are putting their faith in Sean McDermott to fix their under-performing defence and restore relevance to a franchise that hasn’t reached the playoffs since...
Jan 11, 2017
St. Gelais, Hamelin have a winning deal _ no talk of short track away from rink
MONTREAL - Marianne St. Gelais and Charles Hamelin have a rule: no talking about short track speed skating away from the rink. It seems to be working for one of Canada’s best-known sports couple...
Jan 11, 2017
Mother of B.C. bull rider who died warns of implications of concussions
MERRITT, B.C. - The mother of a Canadian bull riding champion who was found dead Monday is warning about the dangers of concussions. The RCMP in Ty Pozzobon’s hometown of Merritt, B.C., say they...
Jan 11, 2017
Sixth all-star appearance will be different for Canadiens defenceman Weber
WINNIPEG - Going to the NHL all-star game is nothing new for Shea Weber, but this season it’s a little different. That’s because the veteran defenceman will represent the Montreal Canadien...
Jan 11, 2017
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran linebacker Lawrence to contract extension
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed all-star linebacker Simoni Lawrence to a contract extension Wednesday. Lawrence’s deal is through the 2018 season. Lawrence, an East Division all-star f...
Jan 11, 2017
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive lineman Newsome to contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome to a contract extension Wednesday. Newsome’s deal is through the 2018 season. The six-foot-three, 247-pound Newsom...
Jan 11, 2017
Toronto Argonauts sign kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to contract extension.
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to a contract extension Wednesday. The five-foot-11, 205-pound native of St. Catharines, Ont., was scheduled to become a free ag...
Jan 11, 2017
Crosby edges McDavid in mid-season award picks; Dubnyk, Doughty and Matthews also reign
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will finally turn 20 on Friday, ending his spectacular run as a teen. And while McDavid has indeed given Sidney Crosby a run for his money as the best player in hoc...
Jan 11, 2017
