Category Archives: Sports

Ottawa Redblacks to start rookie Bryson Barnes versus Toronto Argonauts
OTTAWA - Rookie Bryson Barnes will get the start Friday night when the Ottawa Redblacks (0-16) host the Toronto Argonauts (9-7). Ryan Dinwiddie, Ottawa's head coach/GM, made the announcement following...
Oct 14, 2026

'Surreal': Emergency backup goalies getting second crack at NHL dream
Brendan Bonello can name every goaltender to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last two decades. He also eventually realized his own quest to stop NHL shooters would likely never materializ...
Oct 14, 2026

Threes on top of threes: Toronto Raptors looking to add extra dimension to offence
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are fleshing their offence out this season, and that begins with taking more three-pointers. Nearly half of Toronto's field-goal attempts in a lopsided 148-98 pre-season ...
Oct 14, 2026

Carney, Alexander, Collaros named top players for Week 19 of CFL season
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Malik Carney, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros have been named the top players for Week 19 o...
Oct 14, 2026

Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie squad
TORONTO - Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice has been named to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie team, the league announced Wednesday. Rice appeared in 28 games with 20 starts during her debut season, averaging 13....
Oct 14, 2026

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to third round of Wuhan Open
WUHAN - Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the third round of the Wuhan Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over China's Shi Han on Wednesday. Shi, who opened the tournament with an upset of...
Oct 14, 2026

Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from severa...
Oct 14, 2026

Red Wings sign 2-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to 7-year contract worth $13 million per year
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings signed two-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract worth $13 million per season on Wednesday. The move provided desperately needed good news ...
Oct 14, 2026

Montreal Canadiens recall defenceman David Reinbacher from AHL
WASHINGTON - The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman David Reinbacher from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket on Wednesday as a precaution ahead of their game against the Washington Capitals...
Oct 14, 2026

The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a pla...
Oct 14, 2026