Category Archives: Sports

Flames trade defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to Mammoth for Maatta, prospect, picks
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames moved a key piece of their blue line Wednesday, trading veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth two days before the NHL's trade deadline. In return, the Fl...
Mar 04, 2026

Ally Sentnor's goal lifts the U.S. past Canada at SheBelieves Cup in Columbus
COLUMBUS - Another loss to the powerful U.S. women, but Canada put on a better show Wednesday in a 1-0 defeat in women's soccer play at the SheBelieves Cup. The 10th-ranked Canadians had been outclass...
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. international Josh Sargent happy to be in Toronto after prolonged transfer saga
TORONTO - After a six-month transfer saga that came with an ever-rising dollar amount, U.S. international forward Josh Sargent was formally introduced Wednesday as Toronto FC's newest designated playe...
Mar 04, 2026

Guerrero honoured to represent Dominican Republic at WBC; 12 Blue Jays in tournament
Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. never got to represent his native Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic. Guerrero had committed to play at the inaugural tournament in 2006 but, after th...
Mar 04, 2026

Calgary, Edmonton join forces for 2028 World Cup of Hockey bid
CALGARY - Calgary and Edmonton are joining forces in an attempt to bring the World Cup of Hockey to Alberta in 2028. Valerie Ball, the senior communications manager for Tourism Calgary, confirmed her ...
Mar 04, 2026

Woodbine Entertainment releases its stakes schedule for 2026 racing season.
TORONTO - Canadian thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown will begin with the Kings Plate on Aug. 15 and conclude with the Breeders' Stakes on Sept. 27. Woodbine Entertainment unveiled its '26 Stakes sche...
Mar 04, 2026

Unbeaten '25 campaign earns Beau Jangles top honours in Canada and U.S.
Beau Jangles has a tough act to follow in 2026. His own. The champion harness racer went undefeated last year en route to becoming the first two-year-old horse to earn top honours in both Canada and t...
Mar 04, 2026

Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev out for season after core muscle surgery
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The Leafs said the veteran underwent successful core muscle surgery in New Yor...
Mar 04, 2026

Vancouver Canucks trade defenceman Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks knew Tyler Myers was on his way out. The NHL club scratched the 36-year-old defenceman from the lineup on Feb. 25, citing "roster management" as whispers of a trade g...
Mar 04, 2026

"Battle of the Brads" looms at Brier, playoff races heat up
ST. JOHN'S - The "Battle of the Brads" and the race for remaining playoff spots promised a dramatic final day of pool play Thursday at the Montana's Brier. Undefeated teams skipped by defending champi...
Mar 04, 2026