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Principe gives fans tour behind scenes at Rogers PlaceSports | 206957 hits | 10:33 PM on Wednesday | posted by Alta_redneck
Kaepernick's anthem protest wouldn't fly with NHL's Tortorella
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.
Sports | 206629 hits | 3:15 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.Santa Clara Police Union Threatens Boycott of 49ers Games Over Kaepernick Protest
Colin Kaepernick's decision to speak out against racial injustice and police brutality, as well as direct critical words at officers across the nation, has the Santa Clara police union saying its officers might...
Sports | 206679 hits | 2:33 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Colin Kaepernick's decision to speak out against racial injustice and police brutality, as well as direct critical words at officers across the nation, has the Santa Clara police union saying its officers might... Maple Leafs' new logo unveiled on centre ice at the ACC
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new logo, commissioned to mark the team's centennial season — the first time in 45 years the team has introduced a new design. Value Village hunter turns $3 hockey bobblehead into $10,000
It was just an impulse buy off a Value Village shelf, a cute bobblehead hockey player for $2.99. Turns out it was the jackpot of bobbleheads, worth $10,000.4 athletes stripped of medals from 2008 Beijing Games
Eight years later, more athletes continue to be stripped of medals from the Beijing Olympics because of positive doping tests.
Eight years later, more athletes continue to be stripped of medals from the Beijing Olympics because of positive doping tests. Lions' last-second field goal spoils Ricky Rays' return to Argos
Richie Leone's 30-yard field goal as time expired earned the B.C. Lions a 16-13 win over the Toronto Argonauts on a breezy Wednesday night. Montreal Impact fans outraged over 'sexist' Toronto FC posterSports | 207868 hits | 9:26 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A giant poster brought into a Toronto FC game against the Montreal Impact Saturday night has left fans of both teams crying foul on Twitter. At least one fan says she plans to file an official complaint.Colin Kaepernick sat during national anthem
The 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem Friday, saying, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color."
Sports | 207738 hits | 10:50 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem Friday, saying, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." Swimmer Penny Oleksiak to carry flag into Rio closing ceremonySports | 207583 hits | 1:06 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Star swimmer Penny Oleksiak will carry the Canadian flag into Maracana Stadium for tonight's Summer Games closing ceremony in Rio.UFC 202: McGregor gets revenge with win over Diaz
Conor McGregor got his revenge. Now he wants a third fight on his terms.
Sports | 207629 hits | 1:01 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Conor McGregor got his revenge. Now he wants a third fight on his terms.
Let's see Hope Solo try to save this one. Veterans Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, with varying degrees of frustration, have spoken out against Solo’s immature, unsporting rantIOC executive in hospital amid police probe into Rio ticket scalping
A senior Olympic executive from Ireland was arrested and taken to the hospital Wednesday after police carried out a raid at his beachfront hotel as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of tickets for the Rio de Janeiro Games.
Sports | 206804 hits | 12:29 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A senior Olympic executive from Ireland was arrested and taken to the hospital Wednesday after police carried out a raid at his beachfront hotel as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of tickets for the Rio de Janeiro Games.Russia stripped of Beijing sprint relay gold
The IOC has stripped Russia of its gold medal in the women's 4x100-metre relay from the 2008 Beijing Olympics after one of the runners tested positive in a reanalysis of her doping samples.
The IOC has stripped Russia of its gold medal in the women's 4x100-metre relay from the 2008 Beijing Olympics after one of the runners tested positive in a reanalysis of her doping samples. Blue Jays to revamp ticket prices
With the Jays’ bats booming fans will soon be counting ticket prices as well as home runs. That's because after two years of soaring at the top of the AL East, the club will up its ticket prices in 2017. Olympic volunteers quitting because of long hours, lack of food
The Olympic Games in Rio have been hit by half-empty stadiums, pool water turning green, a TV camera crashing to the ground, and athletes being mugged. Now, organizers acknowledge they're also having trouble keeping volunteers. Male boxers ditch headgear in Rio; women still protectedSports | 206701 hits | 12:13 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
For the first time in nearly 40 years, male boxers will be competing without protective headgear at the Olympic Games, but female fighters will still wear the safety apparatus. Ashton Eaton responds to 'traitor' backlash for supporting wife Brianne Theisen-Eaton
American decathlete Ashton Eaton's choice of headgear while watching Canadian heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton, his wife, compete at the Rio Olympic Games sparked a lot of mixed emotions from fans.Russia's lone track and field athlete banned from Rio Olympics
The IAAF says it has banned the only Russian in Olympic track and field from competition and that she is appealing the ruling. The governing body revoked eligibility for long jumper Darya Klishina based on new information it received last week from Richar
The IAAF says it has banned the only Russian in Olympic track and field from competition and that she is appealing the ruling. The governing body revoked eligibility for long jumper Darya Klishina based on new information it received last week from Richar Manuel becomes first African American woman to win swim gold | Fox NewsSports | 206566 hits | 6:50 AM on Friday | posted by shockedcanadian
PHOTOS | See Penny Oleksiak's road to Olympic history
The 16-year-old swimmer captured gold in the 100-metre freestyle, a stunning fourth medal in Rio, the most by a Canadian at a single Summer Olympics. Here's a look at her road to Canadian Olympic history. Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak, an incredible surprise at these Olympic Games, added to her record medal haul on Thursday, tying American Simone Manuel for gold in the 100-metre freestyle. The 16-year-old sensation became the first Canadian summer athletRio Olympics 2016: Brazen thieves target unsuspecting tourists in broad daylight
Groups of thieves target pedestrians in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics in robbery peak season
Sports | 206755 hits | 4:11 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Groups of thieves target pedestrians in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics in robbery peak seasonEntire Russian team banned from competing in Rio Paralympics over doping scandal
The entire Russia team has been banned from competing in the Paralympic Games in September as punishment for the country's systematic doping program.
Sports | 206784 hits | 8:48 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The entire Russia team has been banned from competing in the Paralympic Games in September as punishment for the country's systematic doping program.Brazilian Olympians face organized racist attacks online
Brazilian Olympians face organized racist attacks online. The perpetrators "choose the victims and they tell those in the group to act," says the head of Rio's cybercrime unit.
Brazilian Olympians face organized racist attacks online. The perpetrators "choose the victims and they tell those in the group to act," says the head of Rio's cybercrime unit. Artifacts from B.C.'s Olympic greats on display at sports hall of fame
Over 500 summer Olympic artifacts from B.C. Olympians are currently on display at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and as the Rio summer games begin, the CBC’s The Early Edition took a look back at B.C.'s Olympic history.'This is a shame!' Filthy waters raise ire ahead of Rio Olympics
Fetid sewage, floating garbage and worries about water safety are lingering issues ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Seven years after being awarded the Olympics, the massive seaside city has only managed to decrease, but not end, the dumping of un
Fetid sewage, floating garbage and worries about water safety are lingering issues ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Seven years after being awarded the Olympics, the massive seaside city has only managed to decrease, but not end, the dumping of un Canada's soccer women break Olympic records in 1st match
The Canadian women's national soccer team started Rio 2016 Olympic Games play by scoring the fast goal in Olympic history. It also set another record for fastest red card received in an Olympic matchup. Transgender Canadian cyclist wins key battle in human-rights complaint over policing of athlete genderSports | 206729 hits | 9:01 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
On the eve of the Olympic Games, Ontario’s human rights tribunal ruled Kristen Worley's case has a 'reasonable prospect of success,' enough merit to advance to a full hearing Mind your fingers: Canada's only shark derbies get underway in Nova ScotiaSports | 206705 hits | 9:39 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Unique in Canada, Nova Scotia hosts annual shark derbies every August, in which hundreds of anglers pay for a chance to land one of the top predators of the sea. Team Canada sending 313 athletes to Rio Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Canada's full 313-athlete team for the Rio Olympics. The large Canadian contingent is made up of 187 women and 126 men, ranging in age from 16 to 56. Brazilian extremists Ansar al-Khilafah have pledge allegiance to ISISSports | 207635 hits | 1:02 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A group called Ansar al-Khilafah Brazil has pledged allegiance to ISIS less than three weeks before the Rio Olympics are due to begin. New Russian doping report confirms evidence of state-sponsored cheating
Evidence of widespread state-sponsored doping by Russian athletes was confirmed on Monday in a report issued by Canadian law professor and sports lawyer Richard McLaren.Henrik Stenson wins British Open, beating Phil Mickelson
Henrik Stenson wins the British Open. Stenson finished at 20-under 264, the lowest 72-hole score ever in a major. Stenson won by three shots over Phil Mickelson, a runner-up for the 11th time in a major, but never like this.
Henrik Stenson wins the British Open. Stenson finished at 20-under 264, the lowest 72-hole score ever in a major. Stenson won by three shots over Phil Mickelson, a runner-up for the 11th time in a major, but never like this. Australia's Will Power captures Toronto's Honda Indy
Australian Will Power has won his third Honda Indy Toronto. Brazil's Helio Castroneves was second, ahead of Ontario's James Hinchcliffe. Toronto native James Hinchcliffe finished third for his first career podium at his home race. Draft letter from Canada, U.S. urges banning Russia from Rio OlympicsSports | 206614 hits | 8:18 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A letter drafted by U.S. and Canadian anti-doping leaders urging Russia's removal from the upcoming Olympics is circulating days before the public release of a report expected to detail a state-sponsored doping system that corrupted the country's entire s Deaf dog once called 'untrainable' wins champion agility title
A dog who was rescued as a deaf three-month-old puppy recently received the Agility Trial Champion of Canada title, completing a seven-year climb through the ranks of canine athleticism with the rescuer who became trainer and teammate. Jays' Michael Saunders voted into MLB All-Star Game
Canadian left-fielder Michael Saunders will be joining three of his Toronto Blue Jays teammates at next week's MLB All-Star Game in San Diego. The Victoria native won the last roster spot on the American League team with 17.7 million fan votes Friday. Milos Raonic falls to Andy Murray in Wimbledon final
Canada's Milos Raonic lost his first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam final, falling in straight sets to Great Britain's Andy Murray at Wimbledon on Sunday. Victoria native Michael Saunders on verge of American League All-Star spot
Victoria native Michael Saunders is looking for your help. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder is one of five finalists for the final spot on the American League All-Star team. Canadian man gored in Pamplona's running of the bulls
A Canadian man is listed in serious condition after he was gored in the famous running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. U.S. reports have said a Canadian man was gored in the scrotum, and the wound also injured the rectum. Jon Jones off UFC 200 card after apparent doping violationSports | 206626 hits | 12:10 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been notified of a potential doping violation, ruling him out of his bout with Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 200.Oil turns white boats to brown in Rio Olympic sailing venue
Renata Picao has claimed sewerage leaked from hospitals into the city's waterways has created a new 'super-bacteria', found by her team just off the city's shores - including Copacabana.
Sports | 206885 hits | 9:56 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Renata Picao has claimed sewerage leaked from hospitals into the city's waterways has created a new 'super-bacteria', found by her team just off the city's shores - including Copacabana. Angry Montreal Canadiens fan returns team jersey following Subban tradeSports | 206650 hits | 10:00 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
One fan was so upset that P.K. Subban was traded to the Nashville Predators that she returned a Canadiens jersey along with a pointed message for the front office. Indians outlast Blue Jays in 19-inning Canada Day marathon
Carlos Santana hit a solo homer in the 19th inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in a marathon Friday to extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 14 games. Top free agent Lucic inks seven-year deal with OilersSports | 206768 hits | 9:17 AM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
P.K. Subban traded to Nashville in blockbuster deal for Shea Weber
The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for defenceman Shea Weber in a blockbuster deal involving the two NHL all-stars. Oilers trade Hall to Devils for LarssonSports | 207153 hits | 12:55 PM on Wednesday | posted by Alta_redneck
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