Category Archives: Sports
Oilers nearing big eight-year extension for star captain Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid just took home his first NHL MVP award, and now he’s on the verge of becoming the league’s highest-paid player. The 20-year-old is nearing an extension with the Edmonton Oil...
Jun 28, 2017
Orlando City star Cyle Larin told he can expect Canada recall at Gold Cup
TORONTO - Cyle Larin’s absence from the Canadian soccer team could be a short one. Coach Octavio Zambrano said Wednesday that he plans to recall the Orlando City star striker for the knockout st...
Jun 28, 2017
Few stars, but helpful options to be had in NHL free agency
Free agent star power is in short supply yet again this July 1, but that doesn’t mean helpful contributors and potential bargains aren’t out to be found. Here are eight names to keep an ey...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadiens sign forward Jacob De La Rose to one-year, one-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed left-wing Jacob De La Rose to a one-year, one-way contract. The 22-year-old left wing spent the majority of last season with the American Hockey League...
Jun 28, 2017
Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal
HOUSTON - Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, giving the Rockets two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship. In the NBA’s second blockbuster trade i...
Jun 28, 2017
NewsAlert: AP source says Rockets reach deal with Clippers to acquire Chris Paul
AP Source: The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jun 28, 2017
Irish-born backs face off as Canada and U.S. bid for Rugby World Cup berth
Rugby took fly half Shane O’Leary from his native Ireland to France. Thanks to his mother’s New Brunswick roots, it has brought him to Canada. And strangely enough, he now finds himself pi...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadian men's, women's curling championships to include a wild-card team
OTTAWA - A 16th team has been added to next year’s Canadian men’s and women’s curling championships, and it will have to win its way in via a wild-card game. Curling Canada revamped ...
Jun 28, 2017
Raptors promote Bobby Webster to general manager in wake of Weltman departure
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have promoted Bobby Webster to general manager following the departure of Jeff Weltman to the Magic last month. Webster moves into the job after working as the team’...
Jun 28, 2017
Filly Holy Helena tabbed as early favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Luis Contreras has been here before. The Mexican-born jockey will lead early 3-1 favourite Holy Helena into the $1-million Queen’s Plate on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack. The dark bay i...
Jun 28, 2017
