National Sports

"Massive Fail:" Public relations experts weigh in on Peters apology

TORONTO — As far as apologies go, the offering from Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters in the wake of allegations he used a racial slur 10 years ago was not exactly the new normal.

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Soccer starlet Olivia Smith back with her peers after Canada senior team debut

After making her senior debut Nov. 7 against Brazil, 15-year-old Olivia Smith is back with her peers as the Canadian under-17 team prepares for next year's CONCACAF U-17 Championship.

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Maple Leafs coach Keefe says backup goalie will start opener of back-to-back

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says backup goaltender Michael Hutchinson will start the first of back-to-back games when Toronto visits the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. No.

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Simmonds, Subban hope hockey improves in aftermath of racial slur allegations

MONTREAL — While Wayne Simmonds calls the Akim Aliu-Bill Peters story "extremely disheartening," he hopes it leads to better days for hockey. New Jersey Devils teammate P.K. Subban feels much the same way.

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Grey Cup-champion Blue Bombers have 24 players eligible to hit CFL free agency

TORONTO — Once the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Grey Cup hangover subsides, GM Kyle Walters will have some work to do leading up the start of CFL free agency in February.

Nov 28, 2019 12:26 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders veteran punter Rob Maver retires after 10 CFL seasons

CALGARY — Punter Rob Maver is calling it a career after 10 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Maver announced his retirement Thursday.

Nov 28, 2019 10:51 AM Read more >

Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi secures Formula 1 ride with Williams

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi will make his Formula One debut for the struggling Williams team next season as a replacement for veteran driver Robert Kubica.

Nov 28, 2019 9:40 AM Read more >

Aliu calls Flames head coach's apology 'misleading, insincere and concerning'

Akim Aliu is not happy with the apology Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters issued for a racial slur he allegedly used when both were in the minors 10 years ago.

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Canadian men slip behind El Salvador in latest FIFA soccer rankings

As expected, Canada has dropped out of the top six of CONCACAF countries in the latest FIFA rankings.

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Teenager Trinity Ellis showing potential on youthful Canadian luge team

Trinity Ellis is representing the future of Canada's luge team on the World Cup circuit this season. The teenager is showing her potential after just one race. Ellis, from Pemberton, B.C.

Nov 28, 2019 7:42 AM Read more >