Category Archives: Sports
Slotback Adarius Bowman signs one-year contract extension with Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON - Adarius Bowman chose the comforts of home over potential free agency. The veteran receiver signed a one-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him with the Edmonton Eskimos through ...
Jan 31, 2017
Toronto FC signs Chris Mavinga, a defender with history good and bad
Toronto FC has signed French-born Congolese international Chris Mavinga, a defender whose resume includes some big-name clubs but also a few missteps. Mavinga is the first major off-season signing for...
Jan 31, 2017
Canadian Ray Arsenault wins major handicapping competition in Las Vegas
Canadian Ray Arsenault finds himself in the same lofty company as California Chrome. The heralded thoroughbred captured a 2016 Eclipse Award as American racing’s horse of the year. Arsenault, of...
Jan 31, 2017
"That's a different fast:" NHL stars in awe of Oilers captain Connor McDavid
Slowing down Connor McDavid may seem like a hopeless pursuit, but foes across the NHL are certainly trying. The captain of the Edmonton Oilers has picked up on at least one tactic. “I don’...
Jan 31, 2017
Ghana goalkeeper fined for expletive-laden tirade at fans
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah has been fined $2,500 for an expletive-laden tirade in a video posted on social media during the African Cup of Nations that was aimed at fans who had...
Jan 31, 2017
Trade deadline acquisitions have Knights primed for memorial cup repeat
OSHAWA, Ont. - Mitch Vande Sompel knows what a winning atmosphere feels like. The defenceman was with the Generals two years ago when Oshawa won its fifth Memorial Cup. Now a member of the Knights fol...
Jan 31, 2017
Habs-Leafs, Bettman-Goodenow: CP looks at some of the most heated NHL rivalries
Hockey evokes passion from players and fans alike. From the ice, to the stands, and even into the boardroom, there have been many heated NHL rivalries. In the latest edition of NHL 100, a weekly serie...
Jan 31, 2017
LeBron James labels Charles Barkley 'a hater' for criticism
DALLAS - LeBron James has apparently had enough of Charles Barkley’s criticism. Barkley took issue last week with James’ call for the Cavaliers to secure another playmaker to help contend ...
Jan 31, 2017
Garcia gives fan his wish after 206-day Twitter campaign
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - For more than 200 days, Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia was the subject of a relentless Twitter campaign from one of his big fans. Mark Johnson, a 40-year-old Englishman, ju...
Jan 31, 2017
Sam feels drive, ambition to succeed put Belichick and Brady ahead of NFL curve
They’re pro football’s dynamic duo, the crusty head coach and ageless quarterback, chasing yet another Super Bowl title. But former Patriots receiver P.K. Sam believes it’s a burning...
Jan 31, 2017