Category Archives: Sports
The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis
Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11. Ellis, 30, would like to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but if tha...
Jan 15, 2025
Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school
BURNABY, B.C. - It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C., school announced Wednesday that football, discontinued in 2023 after the Texas-based Lone Star...
Jan 15, 2025
Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Phillips, 23, has scored a ...
Jan 15, 2025
Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. The 58-year-old Fraser was a k...
Jan 15, 2025
Struggling Penguins to place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins could be moving on from two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. The club announced it would place Jarry on waivers Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old Ja...
Jan 15, 2025
Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor laughs when asked what was more difficult - preparing for his wedding last summer or the hockey season? The Winnipeg Jets star left-winger married longtime girlfriend Ally Petac...
Jan 15, 2025
Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to one-year contract extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season. Brown appeared...
Jan 15, 2025
Toronto FC continues search for new striker with Giovinco helping in the hunt
TORONTO - As Toronto FC prepares to shift its pre-season base to Spain at the end of the week, the search for a new forward continues. And former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, who returned to the c...
Jan 15, 2025
Fernandez rallies to beat Bucsa, advances to third round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE - Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first set loss and another rain delay to advance to the third round of women's singles at the Australian Open on Tuesday night. The 30th-seeded Fernand...
Jan 15, 2025
Dach scores twice as surging Canadiens beat Utah 5-3
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, whi...
Jan 14, 2025
