Category Archives: Sports
Roughriders, Lions prepare to square off in chilly West Division final
REGINA - November weather is often an issue once the CFL division finals come around. Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jameer Thurman would prefer to focus on the things his team can control. The R...
Nov 07, 2025
Veteran fullback Fraser Aird looks forward to third straight CPL final with Cavalry
Fraser Aird's third straight trip to the Canadian Premier League championship game with Cavalry FC has come with a long runway. The Calgary-based side's first game this year was Feb. 6 against Mexico'...
Nov 07, 2025
Hockey Canada unveils jerseys for 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Hockey Canada has unveiled its jerseys for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy. Members of Canada's women's, men's and para hockey teams will have two uniform options - a white ...
Nov 07, 2025
Canada names 14-player roster for inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
Goalkeeper La Palacio and forward Esther Brossard will lead Canada at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup later this month in the Philippines. The 16-team tournament runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 7 in ...
Nov 07, 2025
Canada's Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, becomes the tallest player in college basketball history
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Todd Golden had people yelling at him at halftime Thursday night to get seven-foot-nine center Olivier Rioux in the game. Golden relented with 2:09 to play - and...
Nov 07, 2025
Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney helping with hurricane relief aid in Jamaica
Brendon Rodney knows even helping a few people is enough to make a big difference. The three-time Olympic medallist sprinter from Toronto lives in Jamaica where Hurricane Melissa caused significant da...
Nov 07, 2025
Crosby, Rust lead Penguins past Capitals 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 o...
Nov 06, 2025
NHL roundup: Crosby, Rust lead surprising Penguins past Capitals 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 o...
Nov 06, 2025
Kyrgios admits to feeling pressure ahead of 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition against Sabalenka
SYDNEY (AP) - As confident as he is about defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the so-called Battle of the Sexes next month, Nick Kyrgios admits to feeling a bit of pressure. Top-ranked Sabalenka and 2022 Wim...
Nov 06, 2025
OHL roundup: Costanzo helps Spitfires shut out the Frontenacs 3-0
WINDSOR - Liam Greentree had a goal and two assists, Joey Costanzo made 20 saves, and the Windsor Spitfires blanked the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 3-0 in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday. AJ...
Nov 06, 2025
