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Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...
Jan 03, 2023

Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin has arrived at his final resting place as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourn the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula da Sil...
Jan 03, 2023

Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks
TORONTO - Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. "Brandon arrived here as a bitte...
Jan 03, 2023

Some Saskatchewan Sunwing passengers make it home, others make their own way back
REGINA - Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces, while another says her flight from Mexico that made it to Regina had dozens of empty ...
Jan 03, 2023

Bedard sets 5 records, Canada beats Slovakia in OT to advance to world junior semis
HALIFAX - Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia...
Jan 03, 2023

Vancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season. Struggling with consistency and faced with a daunting schedule, this month will likely show whether Vancouver has the a...
Jan 03, 2023

In The News for Jan. 3: Just how much money did Canada's CEO make in 2021?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 ... What we are watching...
Jan 03, 2023

Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide In...
Jan 02, 2023

Mathurin, Hield lead Pacers past Raptors for 4th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory Monday ni...
Jan 02, 2023

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended
CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, ...
Jan 02, 2023