Category Archives: Sports
Power-play boom, better positioning behind Nazem Kadri's goal spike
TORONTO - Nazem Kadri tried to address the mechanics of his shot, increase his arm strength and fire the puck a bit quicker this year, all in a bid to score more often for the Maple Leafs. But what...
Jan 24, 2017
Drogba gone, but Impact starting 11 intact as training camp opens
MONTREAL - There wasn’t much need for introductory handshakes as the Montreal Impact reassembled for training camp on Tuesday only 55 days after their extra time loss to Toronto FC in the MLS Ea...
Jan 24, 2017
Toronto FC back in training camp, motivated by painful MLS Cup shootout loss
TORONTO - There was no escaping Toronto FC’s painful MLS Cup final loss to Seattle for fullback Steven Beitashour. He was reminded of the Dec. 10 penalty shootout defeat every day. “Anyone...
Jan 24, 2017
Senators acquire forward Wingels form Sharks for two AHL players, 7th-round pick
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators had been searching for months for a forward who could bring “valuable NHL experience” to a team looking to contend for a playoff spot. General Manager Pierre D...
Jan 24, 2017
Whitecaps hope Welsh adventure serves them well ahead of 2017 season
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson is a proud Welshman. Known to show up at the odd media availability holding a coffee mug emblazoned with his country’s flag, Robinson earned 52 caps ...
Jan 24, 2017
Two-time Olympic medallist Roseline Filion retires from competitive diving
Three-time Canadian Olympian Roseline Filion has retired after two decades of competitive diving. Filion, who teamed with Meaghan Benfeito to earn back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in the 10-metre sy...
Jan 24, 2017
Former sledge hockey player Todd Nicholson named 2018 Paralympic chef de mission
Lying in hospital after a prom night car accident left him a paraplegic, Todd Nicholson asked his parents what he was going to do with his life. “‘We don’t care what you do,'” ...
Jan 24, 2017
Bengals' Jones issues apology after police release video
Cincinnati Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones apologized through his attorneys after police released video showing his raucous, often-vulgar reaction to his latest arrest. The video from t...
Jan 24, 2017
Veteran QB Henry Burris proved many of his skeptics wrong over 17 CFL seasons
Henry Burris made a career of proving people wrong. Few expected him to have the success he achieved in football, especially in Canada, where he won three Grey Cups during a roller-coaster 17-year car...
Jan 24, 2017
Veteran Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Henry Burris announces retirement
OTTAWA - Henry Burris was asked the question almost immediately after he led the Ottawa Redblacks to a thrilling win over the Calgary Stampeders in last season’s Grey Cup. Are you going to retir...
Jan 24, 2017