Category Archives: Sports

Former CFL linebacker Roberts has overcome a lot to finally get NFL opportunity
Jacob Roberts has taken the long road to the NFL. The six-foot-one, 233-pound linebacker signed a three-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 6, almost two years after being bypassed in the NFL...
Jan 19, 2026

Toronto FC full of optimism ahead of flight to Spain for warm-weather training camp
TORONTO - Toronto FC leaves the cold and snow of Toronto for the warmth of Spain on Tuesday, still missing a marquee attacker but with a sense of optimism going into the 2026 season. Head coach Robin ...
Jan 19, 2026

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines first-ever World team as NBA All-Star format shifts
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James' record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commis...
Jan 19, 2026

Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with Winnipeg Jets
CHICAGO (AP) - Jonathan Toews took a deep breath, and then laughed and shook his head in disbelief as the standing ovation continued for four-plus minutes. "All right, all right," he said before takin...
Jan 19, 2026

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for remainder of playoffs with knee injury
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a knee injury that requires surgery, coach Mike Macdonald said in a local radio interview on M...
Jan 19, 2026

Canadian men fall two places to No. 29 in latest FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men have dropped two places to No. 29 in the latest FIFA rankings, despite not playing a Tier 1 international since the last ratings were released. Canada was overtaken by Nigeria (No. 26...
Jan 19, 2026

Olympic-bound Thompson, Josi, Vejmelka named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson, Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi and Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka are the NHL's three stars of the week. Thompson led the NHL with ni...
Jan 19, 2026

Vancouver Canucks trade winger Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose Sharks
VANCOUVER - Kiefer Sherwood stepped off the ice to life-altering news on Monday. Still dressed in Vancouver's colours, the bruising winger learned he was no longer a Canuck. The NHL team dealt him to ...
Jan 19, 2026

Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to two-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American kicker Sergio Castillo and Australian punter Jamieson Sheahan, the CFL club announced Monday. Castillo's extension is for two years, while ...
Jan 19, 2026

Ottawa Charge, Vancouver Goldeneyes make six-player PWHL swap
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge and Vancouver Goldeneyes have executed a six-player trade in the Professional Women's Hockey League. The Charge acquired Canadian centre Michela Cava, forward Brooke McQuigg...
Jan 19, 2026