Category Archives: Sports
Rogers becomes sole owner of MLSE after completing purchase of remaining 25% stake
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. says it has completed its purchase of the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Inc. With the $...
Oct 1, 2026
Roughriders look to solve red-zone woes against visiting Stampeders
REGINA - Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to wave the red flag heading into Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders. The Riders scored...
Oct 1, 2026
B.C. Lions running back Zander Horvath has two CFL touchdown records in his sights
Zander Horvath has Hall of Famers Mike Pringle and Milt Stegall in his sights. The B.C. Lions' running back leads the CFL in rushing touchdowns (16) and combined scores (19). With four regular-season ...
Oct 1, 2026
Canadian Zach Edey's oft-injured ankle the key to Memphis Grizzlies' latest rebuilding project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Zach Edey stands out in any crowd at 7-foot-4 and is spinning the scales to the 300-pound line. Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies, the 24-year-old Toronto native spent much...
Oct 1, 2026
Raptors sign defensive stalwart Jamal Shead to three-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jamal Shead to a multi-year, contract extension, the NBA team announced Thursday. Terms were not disclosed, but Shead's agent KJ Smith reposted an ESPN ...
Oct 1, 2026
Goldeneyes add former Canada defender, veteran coach Delaney Collins to staff
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Goldeneyes have hired Delaney Collins as an assistant coach, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Thursday. The 49-year-old from Pilot Mound, Man., is the co...
Oct 1, 2026
Edmonton Oilers put veteran centre Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve
EDMONTON - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ...
Oct 1, 2026
Canadian Olympic hockey star Claire Thompson retires to resume medical career
The pull to return to medical school prompted decorated Canadian hockey player Claire Thompson to announce her retirement Thursday. The 28-year-old defender from Toronto, who won Olympic and world cha...
Oct 1, 2026
Canada's Shapovalov cruises past Shimabukuro into Round of 16 at Japan Open
TOKYO - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is through to the second round of the Japan Open tennis tournament. Shapovalov defeated Japan's Sho Shimabukuro 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday. The 27-year-old from Richmond Hi...
Oct 1, 2026
'Sky's the limit': Easton Cowan flying with Maple Leafs after Calder Cup run
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly and Jake McCabe were riding stationary bikes late Wednesday night. The conversation between the Maple Leafs defencemen pivoted to a player both have watched grow in the NHL. Ea...
Oct 1, 2026