Category Archives: Sports
Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d'Italia
Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d'Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finish...
Dec 17, 2024
Jets' Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract
WINNIPEG - Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesd...
Dec 17, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats name Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as...
Dec 17, 2024
Roughriders, Redblacks both get two A grades in first-ever CFLPA team report cards
The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards. Saskatchewan received two "A" and five "B" grades in the eight categories provided ...
Dec 17, 2024
Vancouver Rise sign Canadian forward Jessica De Filippo
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que., played with the Whitecaps FC women's League1 BC team in...
Dec 17, 2024
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women's player of the year
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continues to dominate the awards for women's soccer while Real Madrid star Vincius Jnior is about to find out if he'll be finally getting his hand...
Dec 17, 2024
Flames sign defenceman Brayden Pachal to two-year contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Brayden Pachal to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1,187,500, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Pachal has a goal and ...
Dec 17, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian Zerr to one-year contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian offensive lineman Noah Zerr to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. The six-foot-six, 325-pound Zerr, from Langenburg, Sask., helped the Riders ...
Dec 17, 2024
B.C.'s Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year
Midfielder Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer's 2024 Para Player of the Year. The 24-year-old from Powell River, B.C., played every minute at the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain, where Canada ...
Dec 17, 2024
Montreal Roses sign hometown forward Latifah Abdu to contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Roses have signed hometown forward Latifah Abdu to a contract. The Northern Super League team announced the deal Tuesday. Abdu returns to Montreal after spending parts of four ...
Dec 17, 2024
