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CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU program to continue in Canada
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is petitioning for Simon Fraser University's football program to be allowed to continue in Canada. On Thursday, Simon Fraser president Joy Johnston announced ...
Apr 08, 2023

McDavid reaches 150-point milestone; Oilers beat Sharks 6-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers' 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sha...
Apr 08, 2023

Friendly Calls Program helps older adults with isolation and loneliness
There's a program that can help people who are struggling with isolation in Saskatchewan.The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls Program connects trained volunteers with older adults who are experiencin...
Apr 08, 2023

Alberta premier gives new version of why she spoke with accused before criminal trial
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a new version of why she engaged in a controversial phone call with a Calgary street pastor in which they discussed his upcoming criminal case r...
Apr 08, 2023

Bowen stars in Arrows debut but Toronto rally falls short in home opener
TORONTO - Canadian sevens international D'Shawn Bowen scored three tries in a losing cause as the New York Ironworkers hung on for a 29-27 win to spoil the Toronto Arrows' home opener Saturday. Toront...
Apr 08, 2023

Connor McDavid becomes sixth NHL player to record 150 points in a season
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Connor McDavid keeps raising the bar this season. The Edmonton captain became the sixth player in NHL history to record 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in th...
Apr 08, 2023

Swanson's injury a concern as US downs Ireland 2-0
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan both scored for the United States in a 2-0 friendly victory Saturday over Ireland that was marred by what appeared to be a serious left knee injury to ...
Apr 08, 2023

Crosby hits 1,500 point mark in career, Pens beat Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Penguins captain Sidney Crosby become the 15th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points, scoring two goals and adding an assist in Pittsburgh's crucial 5-1 victory over the De...
Apr 08, 2023

Canada's Gushue tops Sweden's Edin to reach semis at world men's curling playdowns
OTTAWA - Canada's Brad Gushue is moving on to the semifinals at the world men's curling championship. The St. John's, N.L., skip beat Sweden's Niklas Edin 9-1 in a qualification game at TD Place. The ...
Apr 08, 2023

Woods extends Masters cut streak to record-tying 23 straight
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods can thank good friend Justin Thomas for helping the five-time champion extend his streak of consecutive cuts made at the Masters to a record-tying 23 on Saturday. Woods...
Apr 08, 2023