Tag Archives: Sports

TORONTO - As a black baseball player in 1960s America, Fergie Jenkins was often banned from the hotels of his white teammates. There were cities in which he couldn't dine alon...

The decision to step out of the CFL broadcast booth was difficult for veteran sports commentator Chris Cuthbert. He felt it was time to be a national NHL play-by-play analyst ...

An NCAA infractions committee panel announced Friday that former Oklahoma State assistant men's basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from f...

It looks like Prince Edward Island will lead the way in Canada's return to soccer, with the Canadian Premier League possibly looking to finally kick off its season in Charlottetown. The Canadian Socce...

This week — among news of a pandemic, protests and back-to-work plans — Sam Hurl announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League. Hurl was never an all-star and got limited oppo...

HOUSTON - Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford has been arrested after his former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an argument over a man she had begun dating. An arrest affida...

THE COLONY, Texas - Canadian golfer Maddie Szeryk had a tough ending at the Texas Women's Open. Szeryk, from London, Ont., shot a 5-over 76 on Thursday in the final round of the 54-hole event, droppin...

Canadian director Pascal Plante simply can't wait for the world to see his Cannes-selected film "Nadia, Butterfly." He hasn't been able to screen it in person with most of his cast and crew, neve...

CALGARY - Decorated women's hockey coach Melody Davidson has joined Own The Podium as a summer-sport adviser. She coached the Canadian women's hockey team to Olympic gold in both 2006 and 2010. D...

CALGARY - With COVID-19 restrictions not as tight in Sweden as in North America, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is ahead of the game on and off the ice. The 31-year-old centre from Vasteras sk...