Category Archives: Sports
Edmonton Oilers hire veteran coach Misha Donskov as consultant
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday. Donskov joined the Vegas Golden Knights as director of hockey operations prior to the...
Aug 27, 2026
Canadian striker Olivia Smith continues making history with WSL's Arsenal
VANCOUVER - Olivia Smith has always had big dreams. She was just six or seven years old -- "a little baby" -- when she detailed her plans to play for Canada at the World Cup and Olympics in her diary....
Aug 27, 2026
Canada's De Grasse finishes third in 200 metres at Zurich Diamond League
ZURICH - Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse finished third in the men's 200 metres Thursday at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. The 2020 Olympic champion from Markham, Ont., crossed in 20.03 secon...
Aug 27, 2026
New team, investment and competition: The women's Northern Super League is on the rise
The fledgling Northern Super League has been boosted in its second year by investment and expansion plans as the women's game in Canada grows. The six-team NSL, co-founded by former Canada national te...
Aug 27, 2026
Stellato-Dudek, who won figure skating world title for Canada, returning to U.S.
World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is switching back to the United States after seven seasons representing Canada, forming a new pairs partnership with Danil Siianytsia. The 43-year-ol...
Aug 27, 2026
Star Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requests trade
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL's Hart Trophy winner in 2025 and a three-time goaltender of the year, has publicly asked for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck said he privately asked to...
Aug 27, 2026
Vancouver Canucks sign goalie Chris Driedger to professional tryout deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. Driedger, 32, spent last season playing for Traktor Chelyabi...
Aug 27, 2026
Sports, entertainment prediction markets shouldn't fall to securities law: CSA
If Canada ever wants to allow entertainment and sports prediction market trading, the country's securities regulators are signalling someone else should police it. The Canadian Securities Administrato...
Aug 27, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense against Safiullin, Venus Williams plays Sofia Kenin
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some inte...
Aug 27, 2026
England's Bolton signs Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to four-year deal
BOLTON - Canadian winger Jayden Nelson has joined English soccer club Bolton Wanderers on a four-year contract. Bolton announced the signing Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Nelson joins...
Aug 27, 2026