Category Archives: Sports
Oilers CEO and vice chair Bob Nicholson confirms Chiarelli back as GM
Edmonton Oilers CEO and vice chair Bob Nicholson still has full confidence in general manager Peter Chiarelli. The same can’t exactly be said for head coach Todd McLellan and his staff. Nicholso...
Apr 12, 2018
Wiggins, Joseph, Thompson, Olynyk represent Canadian talent in NBA playoffs
TORONTO - A thrilling final day of the NBA regular season featured a battle between Canadians Andrew Wiggins and Jamal Murray for a spot in the post-season. The Minnesota Timberwolves went on to edge ...
Apr 12, 2018
Tony Stewart, Ward family settle wrongful death lawsuit
UTICA, N.Y. - Tony Stewart and the parents of Kevin Ward Jr. have agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family against the former NASCAR champion for his role in the death of their so...
Apr 12, 2018
Dorion says decision on future of Sens coaching staff not expected until April
OTTAWA - Pierre Dorion knows changes need to be made, but the Ottawa Senators general manager won’t rush into any decisions concerning the future of team’s coaching staff. Dorion made it c...
Apr 12, 2018
Top seed gives Raptors edge, but dangers still loom on road to NBA final
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have never before had such a feasible path to the NBA final, but the road ahead will have no shortage of daunting obstacles. Entering the playoffs as the top seed in the ...
Apr 12, 2018
Raptors hope to exorcise playoff demons against Wizards in 1st round
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors’ slogan for the NBA playoffs says everything: “Prove ’em.” Coming off their finest regular season in franchise history, the Raptors are now aiming...
Apr 12, 2018
Canada's Meaghan Benfeito wins silver for 2nd straight day at Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia - Canadian diver Meaghan Benfeito won her second silver medal in as many days at the Commonwealth Games, finishing runner-up to Australia’s Melissa Wu in the 10-metre platf...
Apr 12, 2018
Long ball and starting rotation stability helping Blue Jays to strong start
If the Toronto Blue Jays continue their current pace, they will post the best winning percentage for the month of April in franchise history. They’re off to a solid start thanks to a stabilized ...
Apr 12, 2018
Healthy midfielder Ghazal still battling for a spot in Whitecaps' lineup
VANCOUVER - Getting healthy again was only part of the challenge for Aly Ghazal to get back on the field with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The hard-nosed midfielder hurt his hamstring in the week prior to...
Apr 12, 2018
Canadian long jumper Christabel Nettey wins Commonwealth Games gold
GOLD COAST, Australia - Canadian Christabel Nettey won gold in the women’s long jump Thursday at the Commonwealth Games. The 26-year-old from Surrey, B.C., jumped 6.84 metres on her first attemp...
Apr 12, 2018