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Canadian cyclist Michael Woods wins Stage 7 of Spanish Vuelta

Canadian cyclist Michael Woods wins Stage 7 of Spanish Vuelta

MADRID — Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods won the seventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday, finishing the hilly 159.7-kilometre route from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Valdegovía in three hours 48 minutes 16 seconds.
Ottawa Senators sign forward Chris Tierney to two-year deal, avoiding arbitration

Ottawa Senators sign forward Chris Tierney to two-year deal, avoiding arbitration

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Chris Tierney, signing the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.5 million. Tierney, 26, will earn $2.8 million in 2020-21 and $4.2 million in 2021-22.
Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter

Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter

At Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa, a sporting goods store that specializes in bikes in the summer and cross-country skis in winter, the demand for ski equipment doesn't traditionally take off until the first flakes of snow have fallen.
Legendary Edmonton locker-room attendant Joey Moss dies at 57

Legendary Edmonton locker-room attendant Joey Moss dies at 57

EDMONTON — Joey Moss — a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team — has died. He was 57. The Edmonton Football Team confirmed the death on Monday by saying the city has lost a "hero.
David Braley, owner of three Canadian Football League franchises, dead at 79

David Braley, owner of three Canadian Football League franchises, dead at 79

A Hamilton businessman who owned three CFL franchises is being remembered as a Canadian icon. David Braley died at his home in Burlington, Ont. on Monday morning. The owner and chairman of the B.C. Lions was 79.
Two-time Scotties champ Heather Nedohin to coach Team Kerri Einarson this season

Two-time Scotties champ Heather Nedohin to coach Team Kerri Einarson this season

Big-game skipping experience. Two national women's titles. Two world women's bronze medals and a world junior gold. There's plenty to like about Heather Nedohin's curling resume.
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame administrator Alan Southard passes away at 92

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame administrator Alan Southard passes away at 92

TORONTO — Longtime soccer administrator Alan Southard, the first president of the Canadian Minor Soccer Association, has died at the age of 92. He passed away on Oct. 20.
Analysis: Braley could be gruff and stubborn but owner always had soft spot for CFL

Analysis: Braley could be gruff and stubborn but owner always had soft spot for CFL

TORONTO — It's hard to imagine the CFL existing in its present state without David Braley. The longtime B.C. Lions owner and chairman died Monday at his home in Burlington, Ont. He was 79.
Multiple arrests in P.E.I. after night of 'joyriding' on stolen golf carts: police

Multiple arrests in P.E.I. after night of 'joyriding' on stolen golf carts: police

MILL RIVER EAST, P.E.I. — Police in Prince Edward Island say a night of alleged "joyriding" on stolen golf carts has led to multiple arrests.
Canadian Denis Shapovalov loses to unheralded Austrian in first round of Vienna Open

Canadian Denis Shapovalov loses to unheralded Austrian in first round of Vienna Open

Canada's Denis Shapovalov is out of the Vienna Open after suffering a first-round loss to a player with just one previous win at the ATP Tour level.
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