Category Archives: Sports

Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Burris comfortable with underdog role
OTTAWA - Veteran quarterback Henry Burris knows many people aren’t favouring the Ottawa Redblacks to win the Eastern Final this weekend and that’s fine with him. The Redblacks host the Edm...
Nov 16, 2016

Nationals' Scherzer, Boston's Porcello win Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK - Max Scherzer celebrated aboard a boat off the British Virgin Islands, doused by college pals on a floating party. Rick Porcello enjoyed the moment at his parents’ home in New Jersey, ...
Nov 16, 2016
Ex-IOC member Hickey released on bail for medical reasons
RIO DE JANEIRO - A Brazilian judge has released former IOC member Patrick Hickey on bail of 1.5 million reals ($500,000) so he can seek medical treatment outside Brazil. The judicial order was publish...
Nov 16, 2016

Knee injury sidelines Lightning star Stamkos indefinitely
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos has a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and will be sidelined indefinitely. General manager Steve Yzerman announced the diagnosis Wednesd...
Nov 16, 2016

IIHF encouraged by 2018 Olympic talks with NHL and NHLPA
International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel said he had a “good discussion” Wednesday with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players Association Executive Director Don Feh...
Nov 16, 2016
Top US civilian honour going to 21 artists, athletes, others
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is honouring actors Robert DeNiro, Cicely Tyson, Tom Hanks and Robert Redford with the nation’s highest civilian honour. They are among 21 people Obama plans ...
Nov 16, 2016
Court rules Notre Dame can keep campus police reports secret
INDIANAPOLIS - The University of Notre Dame’s police department doesn’t have to release crime reports about student athletes to ESPN, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The court s...
Nov 16, 2016
O'Shea quiet on future with Bombers, defends controversial call in West semifinal
WINNIPEG - Mike O’Shea didn’t want to talk about his future with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The head coach’s three-year contract with the CFL team is set to expire, and though his ov...
Nov 16, 2016
Lomng-time Leaf goalie Reimer ready to start against Toronto for first time
TORONTO - James Reimer will be in the visitors’ crease at Air Canada Centre for the first time on Thursday night. Reimer draws the start for the Florida Panthers when they face off against the T...
Nov 16, 2016
Canada and Britain to play Davis Cup World Group tie at Ottawa's TD Place
OTTAWA - A battle of tennis heavyweights could headline the return of Davis Cup tennis to Ottawa. Tennis Canada announced Wednesday that TD Place would be the host site for the World Group tie against...
Nov 16, 2016