Category Archives: Sports
Willy's poor fit, onerous contract, led to trade from Blue Bombers to Argonauts
WINNIPEG - Kyle Walters believes Drew Willy was given every opportunity to succeed as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ starting quarterback this season. When that didn’t happen, and Willy’...
Sep 12, 2016
Ottawa Redblacks fined by CFL for practising with an ineligible player
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks were fined $5000 by the Canadian Football League on Monday for practising with a player on the six-game injured list. This action is a violation of CFL bylaws. The R...
Sep 12, 2016
Late additions Bouwmeester, Perry and Couture happy to join Canada for World Cup
OTTAWA - Jay Bouwmeester is a late addition to Canada’s World Cup team again, but he doesn’t mind. Bouwmeester, Corey Perry and Logan Couture were all tacked on to Canada...
Sep 12, 2016
Former NBA player Samuel Dalembert charged with battery
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Former Canadian NBA player Samuel Dalembert is facing battery charges after authorities say he hit his girlfriend and her cousin. A Boca Raton police report says police responded to...
Sep 12, 2016
Browns' RG3 breaks bone in shoulder, could miss season
BEREA, Ohio - Robert Griffin III’s comeback cracked. Cleveland’s quarterback curse strikes again. Griffin broke a bone in his left shoulder during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 29-1...
Sep 12, 2016
Canadian athletes come close, but miss podium on day five of Rio Paralympics
RIO DI JANIERO, Brazil - It was a heart-breaking day of competition for Canadian athletes on Monday at the Rio Paralympic Games. Canada was able to come away with five top-five finishes, but no medals...
Sep 12, 2016

Success for 23-and-under team may come down to questions on defence and goal
Youth could work in one of two ways for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey. It could be the fuel that powers a deep run in the latest reincarnation of the best-on-best tourna...
Sep 12, 2016

Argos to stick with LeFevour as their starter after acquiring Wily from Bombers
TORONTO - Dan LeFevour remains the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback - for now. LeFevour will make his second straight start Saturday night when Toronto visits Winnipeg, not...
Sep 12, 2016
Roughriders release controversial Khalif Mitchell, say he's not in shape
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders released Khalif Mitchell on Monday, saying it would be difficult for the controversial defensive lineman to get into playing shape this season. Mitchell...
Sep 12, 2016

Unmanned hot-air balloon hits Olympic arena; minor damage
RIO DE JANEIRO - A small, unmanned hot-air balloon has crashed into the roof of one of the areas in Rio’s Olympic Park, causing minor fire and water damage but with no reported injuries. Rio org...
Sep 12, 2016