CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was long on optimism for the league’s future Friday, but short on substance regarding cures for what ails it. Related News Ambrosie held a wide-ranging discussion with reporters in his third state-of-the-league address. He gushed about…
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Kings strike early on the way to a win over Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers struggles in Los Angeles continued Thursday night with a 4-1 loss to the Kings. The Oilers are 1-14-1 in their last 16 visits to Los Angeles. Related News The Kings took control early with Tyler Toffoli scoring…
Alberta boxing family moves from the garage to a gym
November 21 2019 9:24pm A boxing family in Alberta has moved from the garage to a gym. John Sexsmith has their story. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…
‘We keep it playable, as it should be’: McMahon Stadium crew prepping turf for Grey Cup
When it comes to late-season football, it can feel like there are three teams playing: home, away and Mother Nature. The McMahon Stadium field crew in Calgary know a thing or two about big games and bad weather. “Versus Winnipeg,…
Edmonton Oilers activate Larsson from injured reserve ahead of battle with the Kings
Posted November 21, 2019 4:48 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ As one defenceman goes down, another returns. The Edmonton Oilers have activated Adam Larsson from the injured reserved list ahead…
2019 Grey Cup brings economic boost and one big party to Calgary
Few events bring people together like the Grey Cup. Just ask Hugh Harrison: “As they say, ‘come for the party and stay for the game.’” Harrison and wife Donna live north of Sudbury, Ont. When Calgary hosted the Grey Cup…
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
RED DEER, Alta. – Evan Herman scored one goal and set up two more and Boston Bilous stopped 24 shots to lead the Prince Albert Raiders to a 7-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday in the Western…
Maas believes Eskimos on cusp of being championship-level team, wants to stay coach in Edmonton
Three days after the team’s disappointing playoff loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos’ head coach Jason Maas said he wants to keep his job and that he truly believes his football team is on the cusp of being a…
A closer look at break dancing
November 20 2019 9:07pm In June, the IOC approved some cool new events for the 2024 Olympics. John Sexsmith takes a closer look at break dancing. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Edmonton Oilers feast on Sharks with 5-2 victory
The Edmonton Oilers ended the San Jose Sharks’ six-game winning streak with a 5-2 road win Tuesday night. The Sharks had humbled the Oilers 6-3 last Tuesday. Related News Markus Granlund gave the Oilers the lead 3:34 into the first.…