Category Archives: Sports
NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada
His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could...
Apr 08, 2021
Canada's Pellington says response to NCAA tournament has been overwhelming
Four days after a thrilling NCAA women's basketball final, Shaina Pellington had barely made a dent in replying to the countless congratulatory messages. They poured into her phone and her social medi...
Apr 08, 2021
Canadian women continue Olympic prep with friendlies against Wales and England
After missing the SheBelieves Cup in February, fullback Ashley Lawrence is happy to be back in Canadian colours for friendlies against Wales and England. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been ...
Apr 08, 2021
Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again
Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...
Apr 08, 2021
VanVleet, Bembry get one-game suspensions, Anunoby fined after altercation
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors have been dealt another blow. Guard Fred VanVleet and guard/forward DeAndre Bembry have been suspended one game, while forward OG Anunoby was fined US$30,000 for a re...
Apr 08, 2021
Ottawa Aces put out call for Canadian talent to help fill rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces are looking for Canadian talent. The fledgling rugby league club, slated to begin play in 2022 in England's third tier and the new North American Rugby League, has announced p...
Apr 08, 2021
Two Canadian riders forced to drop out of Basque race after crashes
TORONTO - Canadian rider Michael Woods withdrew from the Itzulia Basque Country race Thursday in the wake of a crash near the end of Stage 3. Woods' team, Israel Start-Up Nation, said the 34-year-old ...
Apr 08, 2021
Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Mike Weir set to represent Canada at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Three Canadians will tee it up in the first men's golf major of the year today. Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont.; Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont.; and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., ...
Apr 08, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays ready to kick off home schedule in Dunedin, Fla.
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays will play their second straight home opener away from Rogers Centre tonight. The Blue Jays will call their spring-training facility in Dunedin, Fla., home as they...
Apr 08, 2021
Campbell registers franchise-record 10th straight victory as Leafs down Canadiens
TORONTO - Jack Campbell made 32 saves for his franchise-record 10th straight victory as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Wednesday. Auston Matthews, with his NHL-best 28t...
Apr 07, 2021
