Category Archives: Sports
B.C. slack-line walker forgot to re-attach leash before fatal fall, association says
The International Slackline Association says a fatal fall near Squamish, B.C., on Saturday happened after a woman "forgot to re-tie" her safety leash, resulting in an 80-metre fall. The association sa...
May 21, 2025
Towering offensive lineman Dankwah standing out with Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH - Even by football standards, Anim Dankwah stands out. At six foot eight and 350 pounds, the Toronto Argonauts' rookie offensive lineman isn't hard to find, on or off the football field. Surpri...
May 21, 2025
Ghost of Gizmo: Leake hoping to be special teams star that has eluded Elks
EDMONTON - There was a time, ages ago, when fans in Commonwealth Stadium rose and roared in unison as Henry (Gizmo) Williams picked his way through a horde of defenders to return another kick for anot...
May 21, 2025
Andreescu among the Canadian casualties in French Open qualifying
PARIS - Bianca Andreescu's comeback hit a snag Wednesday when she was bounced from the second round of the French Open qualifying tournament. The 17th seed from Mississauga, Ont., had match point agai...
May 21, 2025
Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds' production house
TORONTO - The Edmonton Oilers' NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of a new docuseries from Ryan Reynolds' production house Maximum Effort. Producers say "The Great Ones" will offer "an unprece...
May 21, 2025
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play
Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, knowing a bonus-point win may not be enough to retain its title. The second-ranked Canadian wom...
May 21, 2025
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play
Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, knowing a bonus-point win may not be enough to retain its title. The second-ranked Canadian wom...
May 21, 2025
NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists
It's time: The NBA will unveil this season's Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night. The winner will be Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokic or Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokou...
May 21, 2025
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train with his team ahead of next month's Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto. Biancheri spe...
May 21, 2025
NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists
It's time: The NBA will unveil this season's Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night. The winner will be Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokic or Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokou...
May 21, 2025
