Category Archives: Sports
At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
ZURICH (AP) - Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA's ruling council on Thursday for "mistakes" in his secretive investment plan for the World Cup but didn't give details sought by his toughest critics ...
Oct 15, 2026
Calgary Stampeders not in control of their CFL playoff destiny
TORONTO - The Calgary Stampeders will be playing for much more than the season series with the B.C. Lions on Saturday night. Calgary (8-9) hosts B.C. (10-6) with the two teams having split their previ...
Oct 15, 2026
Montreal Alouettes linebacker Cantin-Arku claims Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award
MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku was awarded the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Award on Thursday. The honour recognizes a Canadian CFL player who best embodies the qualities of C...
Oct 15, 2026
Versatile receiver Mathis giving Elks a boost ahead of Bombers clash
EDMONTON - Edmonton Elks wide receiver Zach Mathis has an interesting statistic line: one receiving touchdown, one interception return touchdown. Mathis's 48-yard interception return touchdown in Edmo...
Oct 15, 2026
After 55 years and six Grey Cups, Stampeders equipment manager calls it a career
CALGARY - Calgary Stampeders equipment manager George Hopkins will step down after 55 years with the team at the end of the CFL season. Hopkins was hired by the team at age 13 as a ball boy in 1972 an...
Oct 15, 2026
Rugby Canada extends contract of women's coach Kevin Rouet through 2030
TORONTO - Rugby Canada announced Thursday that Kevin Rouet's contract as head coach of the Canadian women's rugby team has been extended through the end of 2030. Rouet was appointed to the role in Mar...
Oct 15, 2026
Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev out week-to-week with upper-body injury
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller isn't sounding the alarm on his defensive corps just yet. The Leafs announced Thursday that Chris Tanev is out week-to-week with an upper-body injur...
Oct 15, 2026
Fernandez eliminated from Wuhan Open with third-round loss to Ostapenko
WUHAN - Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Wuhan Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 loss to Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko. After Ostapenko dominated the first set and won ...
Oct 15, 2026
Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan joins Kilmer Sports Ventures as PWHL adviser
Brendan Shanahan is following his passion back to the world of professional hockey. Shanahan was named Kilmer Sports Ventures' new strategic adviser on the Professional Women's Hockey League on Thursd...
Oct 15, 2026
Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan joins Kilmer Sports Ventures as PWHL advisor
Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan has been hired by Kilmer Sports Ventures to be its new strategic advisor on matters related to the Professional Women's Hockey League. Shanahan's hiring comes aft...
Oct 15, 2026