The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without one of their top defenders for their Week 15 matchup on the road against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers placed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat on the one-game injured list on Friday. Jeffcoat practised on Wednesday but missed Thursday’s session. He’s been on and …
Read More »Blue Jays recall Pearson, option Francis
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2023 5:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday’s game against the visiting Boston …
Read More »Guerrero’s three-run homer powers Blue Jays to win
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays had to move on from a four-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was more than happy to help them do that. Guerrero Jr.’s three-run homer lifted the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Friday to …
Read More »Annual Young Stars tournament, featuring NHL prospects, this weekend in Penticton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The weather will be fantastic this weekend in the Okanagan, but a four-team NHL tournament in Penticton, B.C., will have plenty of people going indoors. The Young Stars Classic will see the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets each …
Read More »Blue Jays activate third baseman Matt Chapman
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Matt Chapman is back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup. Chapman was activated from Toronto’s 10-day injured list and was sixth in the Blue Jays lineup when they hosted the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Chapman went on the injured list …
Read More »Seager’s three RBIs help Rangers sweep Blue Jays
TORONTO – A disastrous four-game sweep at Rogers Centre has endangered the Toronto Blue Jays’ post-season hopes and ace Kevin Gausman is taking the blame for his role in it. Corey Seager had a home run and a two-run double as the Texas Rangers beat the Blue Jays 9-2 on …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets prospects look to impress to start rookie camp – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets are off and running for another season. While the veterans won’t report to training camp for physicals until next Wednesday, most of the Jets prospects hit the ice for the start of rookie camp ahead of Friday’s start to the Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton, BC. …
Read More »Collaros, Oliveira and Bombers offensive line secure top honour roll grades – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2023 3:11 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers‘ offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 94.0 …
Read More »Blue Jays place Belt on 10-day injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2023 3:59 pm Updated September 12, 2023 4:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lumbar spine muscle spasms. Related Videos …
Read More »As the Winnipeg Jets attract more people to games, arena renovations help to meet demand – Winnipeg
For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
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