Category Archives: Sports
Federal government doubles funding to $10 million for Next Gen athletes program
The federal government is doubling its annual investment in the Next Gen athlete program to $10 million, money that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by private-sector donors. The announcement, made T...
Oct 29, 2026
Bombers playing waiting game with status of QB Collaros as date with Argos nears
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea has never been one to show his hand. So when asked the question on everyone's mind heading into Saturday's East Division semifinal against the Toronto Argonauts -- who will be s...
Oct 29, 2026
Oilers wrap up home stand with strong win over surging Flames
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers closed out their five-game home stand in ideal fashion, cooling off the surging Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Oiler...
Oct 29, 2026
Raptors backup point guard Jamal Shead providing leadership on and off the court
TORONTO - Before every Toronto Raptors game Jamal Shead starts bouncing in place, dancing to the music during warm-ups. A conga line forms up behind him with the Raptors' entire bench getting in line,...
Oct 29, 2026
Canada's Fernandez holds off Mertens rally to advance from second round at Japan Open
TOKYO - Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (8) in second-round women's singles tennis action at the Japan Open. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., went ahead 4-1...
Oct 28, 2026
Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals beat Flyers 5-2
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Tuch scored his eighth and ninth goals in his first season with Washington, the second into an empty net to help the Capitals seal a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on ...
Oct 28, 2026
Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s big game
SEATTLE (AP) - Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna's first two-goal ga...
Oct 28, 2026
White scores 100th MLS goal as Whitecaps cruise to 4-1 victory over San Diego FC
VANCOUVER - Reaching the 100-goal plateau is an achievement Brian White is proud of, but the Vancouver Whitecaps striker has higher peaks he wants to reach. White scored his 100th Major League Soccer ...
Oct 28, 2026
Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship. The heart and soul of t...
Oct 28, 2026
Jarry earns shutout as Oilers douse Flames 4-0 to snap two-game losing skid
EDMONTON - Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday. Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, K...
Oct 28, 2026
