Category Archives: Sports
Rising star De Haitre leads Canadian speedskaters at sprint championships
CALGARY - When Vincent De Haitre landed in Sochi, Russia, he realized he was unlikely to visit the podium. “I knew deep down,” he said, “I was not a contender.” But the teenage...
Feb 22, 2017
Impact add youth, depth to midfield with loan acquisition of Argentine Arregui
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact added depth and youth to their midfield group Wednesday with the acquisition of Adrian Arregui on a one-year loan from Argentine first division club Atletico Temperley. ...
Feb 22, 2017
Dolphins sign Dan Marino to 1-day contract
DAVIE, Fla. - The Miami Dolphins have signed free agent quarterback Dan Marino. Yes, that one. More than 17 years removed from his final NFL pass and 12 years after his enshrinement in the Pro Footbal...
Feb 22, 2017
Veteran CFL GM Jim Popp the leading candidate for Toronto Argonauts post
TORONTO - Former Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp is the leading candidate for the Toronto Argonauts’ vacant GM position. A source said Wednesday that Popp remains in talks with the A...
Feb 22, 2017
Staying upright in curling not so easy, even for the best in the sport
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - From funny to frightening, falling is a fact of life in curling. Elite curlers are not immune. An informal survey of women at the Canadian championship yields a few stories abou...
Feb 22, 2017
Tiz a Slam installed as early 3-1 favourite for Queen's Plate thoroughbred race
TORONTO - Tiz a Slam, a three-time winner in four juvenile starts, was installed Wednesday at the early 3-1 favourite for the 158th edition of The Queen’s Plate. Should Tiz a Slam win the race s...
Feb 22, 2017
Nylander already a PP wizard for Leafs; Swede approaching franchise rookie record
TORONTO - With Winnipeg’s penalty killers closing in, William Nylander looks to be cornered and out of options. Then the Maple Leafs forward brushes off Joel Armia, protects the puck from the Je...
Feb 22, 2017
Leafs' Marner to miss fourth game to injury when Toronto hosts NYR
Toronto forward Mitch Marner will miss his fourth consecutive game with an apparent right shoulder injury when the Maple Leafs host the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Leafs head coach Mike Babcoc...
Feb 22, 2017
Ontario's Rachel Homan races into playoffs at Tournament of Hearts
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - It took an extra end, but Rachel Homan’s team was the first into the playoffs at the Canadian women’s curling championship. The Ottawa Curling Club foursome edged pr...
Feb 22, 2017
Montreal Impact gets international roster spot from D.C. for $75,000
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact acquired an international roster spot from D.C. United in exchange for US$75,000 in general allocation money on Wednesday. The club is expected to use the spot to bring ...
Feb 22, 2017
