Category Archives: Sports
A look at some CFL players new to their teams who could make an impact in 2017
It wouldn’t be a CFL off-season without a number of players changing teams or joining the league for the first time. The Canadian Press takes a look a few who could make a difference in 2017: Ch...
Jun 15, 2017
Aaron Carpenter to break Al Charron's record with 77th cap Saturday
Forward Aaron Carpenter will earn a record 77th cap Saturday as Canada takes on Romania in Edmonton, the final test before its Rugby World Cup qualifying series with the United States. The 34-year-old...
Jun 15, 2017
Consistency, hard work the key for B.C. Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - During a reflective moment before last season, Emmanuel Arceneaux looked inwards and made a decision. It was one that wound up benefiting both the veteran receiver and the B.C. Lions....
Jun 15, 2017
Canada unchanged for second leg of U20 rugby qualifier against the U.S.
EDMONTON - Canada under-20 coach Jeff Williams has named an unchanged squad for Game 2 of the World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier against the U.S. on Saturday in Edmonton. The Canadian men lead the two-g...
Jun 15, 2017
Blue Jays amateur scouting director Sanders 'very pleased' with three-day draft
TORONTO - From selecting Logan Warmoth at No. 22 overall to the Sean Ross pick some 39 rounds later at No. 1,209, the Toronto Blue Jays took another step in restocking their prospect talent pool at th...
Jun 15, 2017
Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa
MONTREAL - General manager Marc Bergevin couldn’t pass up a chance to bring one of the most talented French-Canadian players in the league to the Montreal Canadiens. But it cost him perhaps his ...
Jun 15, 2017
Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 metres at Bislett Games Diamond League meet
OSLO - Canada’s Andre De Grasse sprinted to another Diamond League victory, winning the 100 metres at the Bislett Games on Thursday. The 22-year-old from Markham, Ont., was slow out of the block...
Jun 15, 2017
Looming expansion draft forcing clubs to shuffle rosters with buyouts, trades and signings
Team president Glen Sather said Dan Girardi’s contributions to the New York Rangers were “immeasurable” as the club announced the impending buyout of his six-year contract. Teams acr...
Jun 15, 2017
Senators GM Dorion risks losing quality talent at expansion draft
OTTAWA - It’s only fitting Pierre Dorion is headed to Las Vegas. The Ottawa Senators general manager may have to do some gambling as he prepares for the upcoming expansion draft. Dorion discusse...
Jun 15, 2017
Veteran football coach Jeff Reinebold feels he's found a home in Hamilton
HAMILTON - Jeff Reinebold is a football lifer. At age 59, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ colourful defensive co-ordinator is on the 18th stop of coaching odyssey that began in 1981 and has spanned bot...
Jun 15, 2017