Category Archives: Sports
CFL suspends Lions fullback Bond for two games following positive drug test
TORONTO - The CFL suspended B.C. Lions fullback Jacob Bond for two games Wednesday for violating its drug policy. In a statement, the CFL said Bond, 23, of Terrace, B.C., tested positive for the banne...
Sep 2, 2026
Ticats host Argos in important Labour Day contest for both teams
There's much more on the line for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts than just Labour Day bragging rights. Hamilton (4-8) hosts Toronto (5-6) on Monday in the last regular-season meeting be...
Sep 2, 2026
NBA ruling clears major hurdle for Kawhi Leonard's return to Raptors
TORONTO - There now appears to be a clear path for Kawhi Leonard to return to the Toronto Raptors. The NBA announced on Wednesday that it completed its salary-cap circumvention investigation of Leonar...
Sep 2, 2026
Horvath, Johnson, Philpot named CFL's top three players of August
TORONTO - B.C. Lions running back Zander Horvath, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver KeeSean Johnson and Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot have been named the CFL's top players for August. Horv...
Sep 2, 2026
Toronto Argonauts release Canadian rookie kicker Brady Lidster
TORONTO - It appears veteran Canadian Lirim Hajrullahu is ready to resume kicking duties with the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto released Canadian rookie Brady Lidster on Wednesday. Lidster, 21, of St. Th...
Sep 2, 2026
Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league Wednesday. Defending Stanley Cup c...
Sep 2, 2026
CFL launches new website with expanded stats, redesigned Gametracker
TORONTO - The CFL has a new look online. The league officially launched its new-look website Wednesday, fulfilling one of commissioner Stewart Johnston's stated future goals. The platform includes CFL...
Sep 2, 2026
Canadians Shapovalov, Fernandez advance to third round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Denis Shapovalov moved on to the third round of the U.S. Open with wins Wednesday. Fernandez moved on with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkae...
Sep 2, 2026
Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson shares breast cancer diagnosis
TORONTO - Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson says she has breast cancer. The 61-year-old from London, Ont., shared her diagnosis on social media Wednesday. Simpson says that doctors caught...
Sep 2, 2026
Redblacks acquire linebacker Tezino from Blue Bombers for rights to QB Pennington
The Ottawa Redblacks acquired American linebacker Kyahva Tezino from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday for the negotiation rights to American quarterback Ty Pennington. Tezino, 29, signed with Wi...
Sep 2, 2026
