Category Archives: Sports
Long Song: Aretha's anthem gobbles Thanksgiving conversation
DETROIT - Aretha Franklin’s lengthy version of the national anthem ahead of the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings matchup may have been as much a topic at Thanksgiving dinner as the game itself. F...
Nov 25, 2016
CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge optimisitic on Toronto market despite struggles
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge remains optimistic about the CFL’s future in Toronto despite a disappointing season from the home-town Argonauts and lagging ticket sales for Sunday...
Nov 25, 2016
Hanyu dominates men's short program at NHK Trophy
SAPPORO, Japan - Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu recorded a season-best score to dominate the men’s short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday while Canada’s Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford w...
Nov 25, 2016
Putin promises troubled World Cup stadium will be ready
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised FIFA that a much-delayed stadium in St. Petersburg will be ready in time to host Confederations Cup and World Cup matches. The 69,000-seat stadiu...
Nov 25, 2016
Brown scores 3 TDs for Steelers in 28-7 win over Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - Antonio Brown has a history of making big plays against the Indianapolis Colts. Thursday night was no different. Brown hauled in three touchdown catches of more than 20 yards to give th...
Nov 24, 2016
Wideman and Turris score in third as Senators rally to beat Bruins 3-1
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are finally producing some offence. And it’s been at the expense of arguably two of the best goalies in the league. Chris Wideman and Kyle Turris scored in the third...
Nov 24, 2016
Stampeders quarterback Mitchell unanimous selection as CFL's outstanding player
TORONTO - After a dominant 2016 season, Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders dominated the CFL awards banquet Thursday night. Mitchell was a unanimous selection as outstanding player and led a ...
Nov 24, 2016
Pacioretty scores as Canadiens end Hurricanes' five-game winning run with 2-1 win
MONTREAL - Getting a win at home against one of the hottest teams in the NHL was big for the Montreal Canadiens before they head out on a five-game western road trip. Max Pacioretty’s goal 14 se...
Nov 24, 2016
CP NewsAlert: Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell named CFL's outstanding player
TORONTO - Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is the CFL’s outstanding player. Mitchell was honoured Thursday night at the league’s awards banquet. Ottawa Redblacks receiver Er...
Nov 24, 2016
Calgary running back Jerome Messam named CFL's top Canadian player
TORONTO - Running back Jerome Messam of the Calgary Stampeders is CFL’s top Canadian player. Messam, a Toronto native who grew up in Brampton, Ont., was honoured at the league’s awards ban...
Nov 24, 2016
