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Waterloo Warriors quarterback Tre Ford named winner of Hec Crighton Trophy

Waterloo Warriors quarterback Tre Ford named winner of Hec Crighton Trophy

QUEBEC — Waterloo Warriors quarterback Tre Ford was named the top player in Canadian university football Thursday night. Ford captured the Hec Crighton Trophy, given annually to the outstanding player in U Sports football.
Beijing bound: Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries now an American

Beijing bound: Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries now an American

Kaillie Humphries is now, officially, an American. And just like that, the U.S. medal hopes in bobsledding at the Beijing Olympics just got much stronger.
Canadian sportscaster Brian Williams retires after distinguished five-decade career

Canadian sportscaster Brian Williams retires after distinguished five-decade career

Ask Brian Williams about his half-century long broadcasting career and he'll rifle off player names and memorable moments with specific detail like they happened yesterday.
Busy November provided some clarity for Blue Jays, now team must wait

Busy November provided some clarity for Blue Jays, now team must wait

Several questions about the Toronto Blue Jays' off-season have been answered. The arrival of the Major League Baseball lockout early Thursday means it'll take some time before the rest of the team's 2022 picture comes into focus.
Halifax goalie gets support over alleged racist incident at P.E.I. hockey tournament

Halifax goalie gets support over alleged racist incident at P.E.I. hockey tournament

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia minor league hockey player who was the target of alleged racist abuse at a tournament in Charlottetown last month said Thursday he has been heartened by an outpouring of support that included a handwritten letter from Prince E
Figure skating's Grand Prix Final in Osaka postponed due to Omicron variant

Figure skating's Grand Prix Final in Osaka postponed due to Omicron variant

Piper Gilles picked up her passport from the Japanese Consulate on Tuesday, but the visa for travel to Osaka had been stamped with a huge, red "VOID.
Alouettes face tough choice between quarterbacks Adams and Harris

Alouettes face tough choice between quarterbacks Adams and Harris

MONTREAL — The feeling around the Montreal Alouettes as they cleaned out their lockers after an early playoff exit was that they could beat any team in the CFL — including themselves.
Veteran linebacker Santos-Knox says East final script couldn't be better for Ticats

Veteran linebacker Santos-Knox says East final script couldn't be better for Ticats

The script couldn't be better for linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton faces its arch rival, the Toronto Argonauts, in the East Division final Sunday at BMO Field.
Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?

Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — If you've turned on a television in the last three years, chances are you've been inundated with advertisements for sports betting, and not only during game broadcasts.
Canadian Olympic medallist Valois-Fortier retires from competitive judo

Canadian Olympic medallist Valois-Fortier retires from competitive judo

MONTREAL — Canadian judoka Antoine Valois-Fortier announced his retirement Thursday, ending a career that included an Olympic bronze medal and three World Championship podium finishes.
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