Rams-Huskies rivalry isn’t what it used to be — but is that a bad thing?
One day, many years ago, I visited then-Regina Rams head coach Frank McCrystal at his office on the university campus for a story I was working on. He welcomed me…
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Shea Weber personified no gain without pain
If there’s such a thing as a reluctant Hall of Famer, it could be Shea Weber. His knee, hip, ankle, thumb and likely many other body parts were hurting when…
Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026
The Canadian Football League says the Calgary Stampeders will host the 113th Grey Cup in 2026. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he’s thrilled the game will be returning to Calgary.…
‘Hopefully, I get the call’: Flames workhorse Rasmus Andersson chasing spot on Team Sweden
It was a salute to their captain. In Rasmus Andersson’s case, it may have also been a sneak preview. A week ago, as the Calgary Flames arrived at the Saddledome…
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routlife into WTA doubles final
Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand are through to the doubles final at the WTA Finals after a 7-6 (7), 6-1 victory over Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the…
Going from road kill to road warriors won’t be easy for Toronto Raptors
Perhaps the benefit of having two days off in Los Angeles might prove therapeutic for the Raptors, who can use all the help they can get in trying to get…
British tennis star Cameron Norrie admits to demons after reaching first ATP final in 21 months
Britain’s Cameron Norrie has stormed into his first ATP Tour final since February 2023, defeating France’s Corentin Moutet 6-2 7-6(5) at the Moselle Open in Metz. The British number two’s…
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev recall challenge of playing against Pavel Datsyuk
Morgan Rielly can chuckle about it now. About the memories from playing against Detroit Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk, who goes into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night…
Gary Neville’s Michelin-star restaurant goes into liquidation amid scathing TripAdvisor reviews
Gary Neville’s Michelin-starred Leeds restaurant has gone into liquidation with debts of nearly £1million, including more than £500,000 owed to HMRC. The Man Behind the Curtain, which opened in 2014,…
Inside the CFL: Tea leaves may look ominous, but Alouettes unperturbed before East final
Twelve years have passed since that infamous day. Enough time for Brian Bratton to laugh about it, albeit with some bittersweet emotion, knowing the inevitable question is coming. “It came…