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Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

CALGARY — A group of prominent Albertans has started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Canada's Aubin-Mercier returns in April to open defence of PFL lightweight title

Canada's Aubin-Mercier returns in April to open defence of PFL lightweight title

(The Canadian Gangster) Olivier Aubin-Mercier returns to action April 14 at PFL 3 in Las Vegas, his first outing since winning the Professional Fighters League lightweight title and US$1 million in November.
Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain to face Kron Gracie at UFC 288

Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain to face Kron Gracie at UFC 288

Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain's grappling skills will be tested when he faces Kron Gracie on May 6 at UFC 288 in Newark, N.J. As his last name suggests, Gracie is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace.
Senators goalie Cam Talbot again bitten by injury bug as team pushes for playoff spot

Senators goalie Cam Talbot again bitten by injury bug as team pushes for playoff spot

SEATTLE — Ottawa Senators goaltender Cam Talbot will miss three crucial weeks as his team pushes for a playoff spot.
Castro leads the way as Twins thump Blue Jays 7-0 in spring training

Castro leads the way as Twins thump Blue Jays 7-0 in spring training

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Kala'i Rosario belted a three-run homer and Willi Castro slashed three hits as the Minnesota Twins had three R-B-I doubles in a 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training baseball action on Wednesday.
Canada makes first foray into women's international wheelchair rugby play

Canada makes first foray into women's international wheelchair rugby play

Melanie Labelle is helping Canada break new ground Thursday. The 37-year-old from Saint-Hubert, Que., is a member of the Canadian team at the Women's Cup in Paris, which marks Canada’s first foray into women's international wheelchair rugby play.
NHL GMs share the emotions of swinging a big trade: 'It can be a crazy time'

NHL GMs share the emotions of swinging a big trade: 'It can be a crazy time'

Don Waddell once traded a good friend. It was March 2002 and his lowly Atlanta Thrashers were sitting last in the NHL standings with a paltry 46 points from 70 games. The St.
Canada's Taylor Pendrith hopes to dial in driver at Players Championship

Canada's Taylor Pendrith hopes to dial in driver at Players Championship

The driver has been the best club in Taylor Pendrith's bag throughout his golf career, but he's struggled with it this season, an issue he hopes to rectify at this week's Players Championship.
CONCACAF fleshes out qualifying road to inaugural women's Gold Cup tournament in 2024

CONCACAF fleshes out qualifying road to inaugural women's Gold Cup tournament in 2024

CONCACAF has mapped out its pathway for the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, scheduled to kick off next year in the United States.
Queen's Gaels look to earn place among U Sports' best at women's basketball Final 8

Queen's Gaels look to earn place among U Sports' best at women's basketball Final 8

The Queen’s Gaels look to take another big step in earning their place among the elite of U Sports women's basketball.