Category Archives: Sports
Raptors draft picks Allen Graves, Jaden Bradley come to Toronto
TORONTO - Unbelievably, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley only got to catch their breath when they sat down in front of the media. Graves and Bradley both had a whirlwind 48 hours after the Toronto Rapto...
Jun 25, 2026
Leafs coach Hiller says he has maintained good relations with star captain Matthews
TORONTO - Jim Hiller says he kept the lines of communication open with Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews over the past seven years after leaving Toronto as an assistant coach. Now back as the Ma...
Jun 25, 2026
Riders aware of Argos QB Kelly's aggressive style, and plan to use it against him
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders are well aware of Chad Kelly's gunslinger style, and they're planning to use it against the Toronto Argonauts quarterback on Friday. Kelly has opened the season w...
Jun 25, 2026
World Cup coaches are worried about yellow cards this week. Here’s what to know
Some countries have already earned their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Others are still fighting for position as they head into the final matches of group play. Every coach trying to ...
Jun 25, 2026
'I'd be pumped': McKenna dreaming of No. 1 with Leafs holding top pick at NHL draft
BUFFALO - Gavin McKenna saw the video evidence pretty quickly. The Maple Leafs beat the odds last month to win the NHL's draft lottery and secure the first overall pick. The Buffalo Sabres - this year...
Jun 25, 2026
Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite
BANFF - Skijor is no more in the Rocky Mountain resort of Banff. The Alberta town has cancelled the popular snow sport from its winter festival, after the community was overwhelmed in January with tra...
Jun 25, 2026
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in ...
Jun 25, 2026
Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd...
Jun 25, 2026
Canadian tennis player Andreescu returns to Wimbledon after one-year absence
LONDON - Canada's Bianca Andreescu will make her return to Wimbledon next week as the women's main draw gets underway. Andreescu advanced to the grass-court Grand Slam with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) third-round ...
Jun 25, 2026
Canada's Diallo loses to Britain's Draper in Eastbourne Open quarterfinals
EASTBOURNE - Canada's Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Britain's Jack Draper. Draper went up 5-4 in the seco...
Jun 25, 2026