Category Archives: Sports
'Heated Rivalry' stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milan Cortina Games
MILAN - The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" are headed to the Olympics. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the...
Jan 22, 2026
Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to one-year extension with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Defensive end Willie Jefferson agreed to a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Jefferson was slated to become a free agent next month. Jefferson, 34, enters his s...
Jan 22, 2026
IIHF not allowing youth hockey teams from Russia and Belarus back for the 2026-27 season
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation will not allow youth teams from Russia and Belarus to compete during this upcoming season but will consider reintegrating them at the under-18 lev...
Jan 22, 2026
Ski season saved at Le Massif ski resort in Quebec after workers accept new deal
MONTREAL - A major Quebec ski resort that has been shut down because of a labour dispute will resume operations on Saturday after unionized employees voted in favour of a new deal. The CSN union repre...
Jan 22, 2026
Tegan Quin, Booktoker Morgann Book among Canada Reads panelists for 25th edition
TORONTO - Musician Tegan Quin and BookTok influencer Morgann Book are among the Canadians stepping up to the plate for this year's iteration of Canada Reads. The 25th edition of the CBC competition se...
Jan 22, 2026
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA - A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1 Canadian women's curling championship at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Teams are listed by seeding in their pools, athle...
Jan 22, 2026
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
NEW YORK (AP) - Christian McCaffrey has become only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, as he joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Staffor...
Jan 22, 2026
Opportunity knocks at the Scotties with five-time champion Homan not in the field
MISSISSAUGA - With five-time champion Rachel Homan not playing at the Canadian women's curling championship due to Olympic preparation, the 18-team field won't have its usual heavy favourite in the mi...
Jan 22, 2026
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
NEW YORK (AP) - Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running f...
Jan 22, 2026
Pospisil's heavy-hitting return a bright spot in Flames' loss to Penguins
CALGARY - Martin Pospisil's long-awaited season debut was one of the few bright spots on an otherwise dreary night for the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. In a listless 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguin...
Jan 22, 2026