Winnipeg mixed martial artist Brad “Superman” Katona is back home, getting some much-needed rest and relaxation after recently winning another “The Ultimate Fighter” title in the cage, becoming the first-ever two-time winner of the UFC reality show. “I’m gonna try to take in as much as this Winnipeg sun as …
Read More »Elks beat Redblacks 30-20, snap 22-game home losing skid – Edmonton
The home hex has finally been lifted. Canadian quarterback Tre Ford threw for 317 yards, a touchdown and ran one in himself as the Edmonton Elks ended a massive drought and finally got a win at home, defeating the Ottawa Redblacks 30-20 on Sunday. “We did what we had to …
Read More »Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport community – Edmonton
This weekend marked the annual Pride Cup — the annual Battle of Alberta for the province’s 2SLGBTQ+-focused hockey teams. The event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport. There were two feature games ahead of this …
Read More »Schneider helps Blue Jays end three-game skid
TORONTO – Davis Schneider will be in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup for the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, even though a right-handed pitcher in Noah Syndergaard will start for the visitors. The right-handed hitting Schneider belted three hits, including a two-run homer, and knocked in three …
Read More »Blue Jays place Swanson on 15-day injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 27, 2023 12:21 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Erik Swanson on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The 29-year-old relief pitcher is suffering from thoracic spine inflammation. Swanson’s last outing came …
Read More »Guardians top Blue Jays 10-7 in extra innings
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays lost two players mid-game and some more ground in the American League wild-card race on Sunday afternoon. Kole Calhoun hit a tiebreaking two-run double followed by Ramon Laureano’s two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians edged the Blue Jays 10-7. Toronto …
Read More »Jets, Moose announce affiliation with ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets have a new minor-league affiliate. The team announced a partnership Friday with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals for the 2023-24 season. The Jets — and the AHL’s Manitoba Moose — have been without an ECHL affiliate since their deal with the …
Read More »Jays lose third straight in 5-2 loss to Cleveland
TORONTO – Canadian Bo Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians gave the slumping Toronto Blue Jays a lesson in producing runs in the series opener on Friday. Naylor, Ramon Laureano and Andres Gimenez each smashed homers in the Guardians 5-2 win as the Blue Jays (70-59) lost for the third time …
Read More »Collaros tosses 4 TDs in return, Bombers bash Als for fifth straight win – Winnipeg
With their starting quarterback under centre once again, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers put on another offensive clinic in front of their home fans. The Bombers roughed up the Montreal Alouettes 47-17, thrilling a sellout crowd at IG Field Thursday night. Winnipeg moves to 9-2 with the victory for their fifth …
Read More »N.S. goaltender to make hockey history when she suits up for Cape Breton Eagles
A 16-year-old goalie from Antigonish, N.S., is set to make hockey history on Friday night. Rhyah Stewart will become the first female player to take the ice for the Cape Breton Eagles in the team’s 26-year franchise history as they take on the Moncton Wildcats in a pre-season fixture at …
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