Category Archives: Sports
Serge Lajoie named new coach of Western Hockey League's Kamloops Blazers
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Serge Lajoie has been named head coach of the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers. Lajoie spent the last three seasons behind the bench of the University of Alberta Golden ...
Jun 25, 2018
Spain draws 2-2 with Morocco, reaches World Cup round of 16
KALININGRAD, Russia - It took a video review of an injury-time equalizer to give Spain first place in its World Cup group. Spain substitute Iago Aspas scored the late goal Monday in a 2-2 draw with Mo...
Jun 25, 2018
Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draws 1-1 with Iran
SARANSK, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty cost Portugal first place in its World Cup group. It could have been worse if not for Ricardo Quaresma, who started for the first time in the...
Jun 25, 2018
Running back Jackson off to impressive start with Calgary Stampeders
It’s been quite the CFL debut for Don Jackson. The Calgary Stampeders running back has led the CFL in rushing in each of the first two weeks, accumulating 210 yards. Not only does that work out ...
Jun 25, 2018
Coquitlam earns right to host 2022 men's world lacrosse championship
Coquitlam, B.C., will play host to the 2022 men’s world lacrosse championship. The event, held every four years, hasn’t been in Canada since London, Ont., staged it in 2006. The Federation...
Jun 25, 2018
New dad De Grasse: Fatherhood is a "new step into becoming a man"
VANCOUVER - He’s enjoyed the thrill of winning an Olympic medal and dealt with the frustration of battling through injury, but Andre De Grasse says becoming a father is a totally new experience....
Jun 25, 2018
Szeryk, Lee, Ko and St-Germain lead Canadian hopes at Ladies' British Amateur
The Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship didn’t have any Canadian entries at last year’s tournament. The entire women’s national amateur squad is making the trip this time...
Jun 25, 2018
Carleton part of youth movement in Canada's women's basketball team
Bridget Carleton had a set of keys to the gym of her high school in Chatham, Ont., and would spend hours shooting on the court, with just the janitors to keep her company. The 21-year-old Carleton, wh...
Jun 25, 2018
Five players to watch ahead of Hockey Hall of Fame induction announcement
The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its induction class Tuesday. Here are some players who might hear their name called: MARTIN BRODEUR The goaltender is considered by many a lock to go into the Hal...
Jun 25, 2018
El Hadary sets record, Saudis beat Egypt 2-1 at World Cup
VOLGOGRAD, Russia - The oldest person to play in a World Cup match made some spectacular saves Monday. He also watched two go past him. Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, who is 45, took the field for ...
Jun 25, 2018