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Achonwa, Carleton, Nurse headline Canada's roster for Women’s Basketball World Cup

Achonwa, Carleton, Nurse headline Canada's roster for Women’s Basketball World Cup

SYDNEY, Australia — WNBA players Natalie Achonwa, Bridget Carleton and Kia Nurse headline Canada's roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Former swimmer Tewksbury calls queen's funeral 'personal,' proud to represent Canada

Former swimmer Tewksbury calls queen's funeral 'personal,' proud to represent Canada

Former Canadian swim star Mark Tewksbury was among thousands to honour Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral Monday in London. A funeral that was "personal" to him.
Stampeders mourn death of 'Ironman' Harry Langford

Stampeders mourn death of 'Ironman' Harry Langford

CALGARY — It was an ironman streak that impressed football fans, players and reporters in the 1950s.
Toronto Argonauts taking care of business within East Division

Toronto Argonauts taking care of business within East Division

TORONTO — The 2022 CFL schedule has been a quirky one for head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts. It began with Toronto having a bye twice in its first five weeks — including to open the season.
Lions' victory over Stampeders would secure Bombers home playoff game

Lions' victory over Stampeders would secure Bombers home playoff game

TORONTO — They're on a bye week but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers could clinch a home playoff game without stepping on to the field. Winnipeg (12-2) would cement a home playoff date if B.C. (9-3) defeats Calgary (8-5) on Saturday night at B.C. Place.
Oilers sign Virtanen to tryout agreement two months after not guilty verdict

Oilers sign Virtanen to tryout agreement two months after not guilty verdict

EDMONTON — Jake Virtanen repeated himself throughout Monday’s media availability at Rogers Place. That he did things the right way. That he let the legal process play out.
Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins French powerhouse Lyon on loan

Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins French powerhouse Lyon on loan

Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles has joined French powerhouse Lyon on loan from the NWSL's Angel City FC. The loan comes with a Lyon option to purchase the 26-year-old Ottawa product's playing rights.
Canadian midfielder Julia Grosso loving life in Italy with Juventus

Canadian midfielder Julia Grosso loving life in Italy with Juventus

Just 22, Julia Grosso has settled nicely in Italy. Since signing with Juventus in December, the midfielder from Vancouver has added the Serie A, Coppa Italia and SuperCoppa titles to her Olympic gold medal with Canada.
Ahead of FIBA World Cup, Nurse recalls "hell on earth" WNBA season without Griner

Ahead of FIBA World Cup, Nurse recalls "hell on earth" WNBA season without Griner

The early-August day Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, Kia Nurse and her Phoenix Mercury teammates watched the heart-wrenching court proceedings play out on their phones in their locker-room.
Former Roughriders defensive lineman Marino announces he's signed with USFL

Former Roughriders defensive lineman Marino announces he's signed with USFL

Former CFL player Garrett Marino says he's signed a contract with the United States Football League. Marino took to social media to make the announcement. "Just signed USFL Contract," he tweeted late Sunday night.
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