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Toronto Arrows soundly beaten by New York Ironworkers in Major League Rugby play
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - The defending champion New York Ironworkers ran in six tries en route to a lopsided 39-3 victory over Toronto on Sunday, dropping the Arrows to 0-2-0 in Major League Rugby play. T...
Feb 26, 2023

Chaparro, Yankees defeat Blue Jays 9-5 in pre-season play
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Andres Chaparro hit a home run and had two RBIs as the New York Yankees handed the Toronto Blue Jays their first loss of the pre-season 9-5 on Sunday. Brandon Lockridge and Jesus Basti...
Feb 26, 2023

PA making its presence known at Canada Games after week one
Week one of the Canada Winter Games is officially in the books. Athletes who were at the games in Prince Edward Island this past week are now on their way back to the prairies while a new set of athle...
Feb 26, 2023

Saskatchewan Winter Games come to an end
It was a week of triumphs at the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games.The sporting showcase brought around 1,800 athletes and coaches to Regina with the goal of leaving with a gold medal.One of the talented...
Feb 26, 2023

Late donation helps CNOY smash fundraising goal in fifth annual walk
About 200 people filled the entrance of Save-on-Foods in Prince Albert on Saturday evening where they were set to embark on the fifth annual YWCA's Coldest Night of the Year walk.Participants register...
Feb 26, 2023

Hamilton, Ont., entrepreneur wins Black Pitch Contest, $25,000 grand prize
HAMILTON - A Black entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ont., has won the nationwide Black Pitch Contest. Micheline Khan's company, Althea Therapy, helps people get access to culturally responsive mental healt...
Feb 26, 2023

Man United wins League Cup to end 6-year wait for trophy
LONDON (AP) - Manchester United's six-year wait for a trophy is over after beating Newcastle 2-0 to win the League Cup on Sunday. United manager Erik ten Hag has wasted no time in guiding the club to ...
Feb 26, 2023

Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Josiah Morra scored at the final whistle to give Canada a 12-5 win over Kenya in consolation play Sunday at the Los Angeles Sevens. The Canadian men, who stand 14th in the overall HSB...
Feb 26, 2023

Lions sign all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed free agent all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the team announced Sunday. It will be the 34-year-old's third stint with the Lions having played for them in 2...
Feb 26, 2023

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...
Feb 26, 2023