Category Archives: Canadian Press
Dubreuil wins gold, Blondin and De Haitre collect silver at World Cup
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que., came up with his first-ever individual gold medal on the World Cup circuit Saturday as he won the men’s 500 metres. Vincent De Haitre o...
Nov 11, 2017
Bombers QB Matt Nichols ready to go for West semifinal against Eskimos
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols says he’s done everything - and more - to get ready to play in Sunday’s CFL West Division semifinal. Even though the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback has only had ...
Nov 11, 2017
Krista McCarville earns one of two berths into the Canadian curling trials
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - Krista McCarville earned one of two berths into the Canadian curling trials Saturday after defeating Winnipeg’s Briane Meilleur 7-5 in the first of two women’s qualify...
Nov 11, 2017
Yates Cup: Cedric Joseph leads Western Mustangs past Laurier Golden Hawks 75-32
LONDON, Ont. - Cedric Joseph rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns to carry the Western Mustangs past the Laurier Golden Hawks 75-32 on Saturday afternoon to win the Yates Cup. QB Chris Merchant c...
Nov 11, 2017
How Canada turned to Mexico to fend off TPP pressure from Japan, Australia
DANANG, Vietnam - From the outside, it looked like yet another bilateral meeting between Justin Trudeau and his continental ally, Enrique Pena Nieto, on the sidelines of yet another leaders’ sum...
Nov 11, 2017
Ottawa tops Colorado 4-3 to sweep series of 2 Sweden games
STOCKHOLM - Mike Hoffman and the Ottawa Senators made the most of their short stay in Sweden. Hoffman scored two goals to help the Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Saturday for a sweep of t...
Nov 11, 2017
Rangers defeat Oilers 4-2, win 6th straight game
NEW YORK - The New York Rangers have gone from an awful start to the hottest team in the NHL, using the man advantage to help them to a season-high sixth straight win on Saturday. New York scored two ...
Nov 11, 2017
Ottawa Redblacks, Saskatchewan Roughriders pay respects on Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Rick Campbell left his Ottawa Redblacks with a final message Saturday. Following the CFL team’s walkthrough at TD Place, Campbell gathered his players and coaches at centre field. There...
Nov 11, 2017
Awards snub will help motivate Gainey in East Division semifinal contest
OTTAWA - Ed Gainey will have a bigger chip on his shoulder Sunday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the Ottawa Redblacks in the East Division semifinal. The Riders’ cornerback was miffed th...
Nov 11, 2017
Hope Solo says Blatter grabbed her; he calls it 'ridiculous'
Hope Solo says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter grabbed her rear shortly before the two were to appear on stage at a prestigious soccer ceremony four years ago. A representative for Blatter called t...
Nov 11, 2017