Category Archives: Sports
Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada's Alberta ban, hope for future return
GATINEAU - Canadian figure skaters supported the national governing body's decision to ice events in Alberta, while holding out hope that major competitions could one day return to the province. The n...
Jan 9, 2026
Schizas, returning Daleman set for fierce battle for Canada's Olympic spot
GATINEAU - Madeline Schizas took a deep breath, then made her feelings unmistakably clear. The reigning national champion knows Gabrielle Daleman - back after years of serious injuries - is coming for...
Jan 9, 2026
Olympic organizers '100%' confident NHL will play in Milan Cortina despite arena delays
MILAN (AP) - Olympic organizers are "100%" confident the NHL won't pull out of the Milan Cortina Games with the new ice hockey arena finally ready. Or almost. Construction delays and other concerns ab...
Jan 9, 2026
Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85
Jim Furlong, a West Division all-star linebacker in 1965 and Grey Cup champion in 1971, has died. He was 85. The Calgary Stampeders announced his death on Friday. No cause was given. Furlong played 17...
Jan 9, 2026
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) - Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on Friday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's dru...
Jan 9, 2026
Canada's Oldham, Gaskell grab silver, bronze in freeski slopestyle World Cup
ASPEN - Canada's Megan Oldham and Elena Gaskell were both medallists in the women's freestyle skiing slopestyle World Cup event on Friday. Oldham took silver with a score of 73.02, while Gaskell grabb...
Jan 9, 2026
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set to return from shoulder injury
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. Bedard has been cleared to play on Friday night against Washington. The 20-year-old...
Jan 9, 2026
Kelly Curtis finishes second in World Cup skeleton race, enhancing her hopes of US Olympic spot
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Kelly Curtis took a big step toward a U.S. Olympic team spot on Friday, finishing second in a World Cup women's skeleton race for her best-ever finish on the circuit. Ki...
Jan 9, 2026
Canadian international Janine Sonis traded to expansion side Denver Summit FC
DENVER - The expansion Denver Summit have acquired Canadian international Janine Sonis in a trade with Racing Louisville in exchange for up to US$$160,000 in intraleague transfer funds. The 31-year-ol...
Jan 9, 2026
NHL fines Florida's Anton Lundell for high-sticking Montreal's Alexandre Texier
NEW YORK - Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Friday. The fine ...
Jan 9, 2026
