By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
Deanna Stellato-Dudek was attending a business retreat in 2016 and as part of a team-building exercise was asked: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? With no hesitation she said: Win an Olympic gold medal. Stellato-Dudek was a world junior silver medallist for the U.S. in singles figure skating in 2000, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
CALGARY – The Crown says a former Calgary Stampeders player who filmed a sexual encounter with a woman without her permission should receive a suspended sentence and a criminal record. Jerome Messam, 37, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of voyeurism, is undergoing a sentencing hearing in Calgary. Court heard Messam and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
On the eve of the World Cup in Qatar, Canada Soccer has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce that involves Canada’s national teams, the Canadian Premier League and grassroots soccer. The deal will see CIBC’s logo “prominently placed” on the men’s, women’s and para national teams’ training apparel as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
MONTREAL – Flying high after a statement win in the East Division semifinal, the Montreal Alouettes are locked in for their biggest game yet. The Alouettes will head to Toronto for Sunday’s East final clash against the Argonauts with a chip on their shoulders after a 28-17 win over Hamilton last week. Two wins away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
Canada, boosted by the return of captain Christine Sinclair and Ashley Lawrence, take on a familiar foe in Brazil on Friday in the first of a two-game international friendly series. The seventh-ranked Canadian women meet No. 9 Brazil in Santos first before the return match Tuesday in Sao Paulo. Canada has an 8-9-9 record against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
CALGARY – Sentencing arguments are continuing for a former player with the Calgary Stampeders who filmed a sexual encounter with a woman without her permission. Jerome Messam, who is 37, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of voyeurism. Court heard Messam and the woman followed each other on social media while he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa has been diagnosed with partial ligament tears in his right ankle, and is listed as out indefinitely. Achiuwa injured the ankle and had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 116-109 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Raptors said Thursday that he will wear a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
Chandler Worthy is exactly where he thought he’d be. When CFL training camps opened in May, the veteran receiver/returner expected to end the season in the Grey Cup game. He’s one win away from doing so but what Worthy didn’t know was it wouldn’t be with the Toronto Argonauts. Worthy spent his first three CFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
Coach Kevin Rouet knows the challenge that awaits Canada in Friday’s bronze-medal match at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The 35-year-old Rouet is French, although he now calls Quebec City home. And prior to the World Cup, he had a five-month stint coaching a club side in Bordeaux. “I know all those French ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2022
P.K. Subban has become a full-time member of ESPN’s hockey team after contributing during last season’s Stanley Cup playoff coverage. Subban, who retired in September, has signed a three-year agreement with ESPN. He will work mainly as a studio analyst but will handle some games during the season. “I’ve known for a few weeks now. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2022
EDMONTON – Canadian veterans Melvin Ejim and Phil and Thomas Scrubb headline the national men’s basketball roster for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Venezuela. The Canadians are just one win away from qualifying for next summer’s World Cup. They’re 8-0 and the only undefeated team in Americas zone qualifying. Venezuela is 7-1. The team gathered ... Read More »
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