National Sports
Quarterback Chad Kelly draws the start for Argos in home game versus Elks
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Chad Kelly returns to the Toronto Argonauts’ starting lineup with a new perspective. Kelly watched from the sidelines last week as Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott took the snaps in Toronto’s 31-21 road loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Argos (12-2) could give Dukes and Scott all of the playing time having already cemented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada implements new ‘minimum attire’ rule in minor league dressing rooms
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a “minimum attire rule,” with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments more inclusive. The governing body requires that players wear minimum attire in a dressing room when surrounded by at least one other person. The policy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League’s greatest players. Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds announced the proclamation to commemorate Reed. Reed died earlier this week before his 84th birthday. The rugged fullback was one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OSTRAVA, Czechia – Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., and Dixon, from Midland, Ont., are two of three Canadians on the IPH team’s international roster along with Rob Armstrong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL’s Western Division at stake
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – Season series winner, first place in the CFL’s Western Division and bragging rights. That’s what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in what B.C. has dubbed the “Gravy Bowl.” “Winnipeg’s a great team. We’re a great team too. We got a lot of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont., impressed Oilers coaches and scouts after being invited to rookie camp in September and remaining with the club into the early stages of training camp. The undrafted Stonehouse is in his third season with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interim coach Mauro Biello has much to do with not much time ahead of November tests
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Tasked with filling the sizable shoes of John Herdman, at least for the short-term, interim Canada coach Mauro Biello has a lot to do in little time. The former Herdman assistant will get just three training sessions with his squad next week before an Oct. 13 friendly against No. 19 Japan in Niigata. The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, province expected to provide update on Calgary Flames arena deal this afternoon
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
CALGARY – A $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary’s aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena could be finalized as early as this afternoon. The City of Calgary, Alberta government, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. and Calgary Stampede reached an agreement in principle in late April. The price tag for the event centre project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – Otto Porter Jr.’s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team’s head coach has been replaced and iconic, veteran players have departed. Porter is looking to use the adversity he faced during his injury rehabilitation to drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘My time is coming’: Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. “I’ve always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and belief,” he said. “Having entered the sport as an underdog, it’s almost served as a blessing. I’m used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: ‘An amazing thing for hockey’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank. Women’s hockey players – many of them stars on the international stage – have never had ... Read More »
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