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Women's hockey and chronic disease philanthropist Joan Snyder dead at 90

Women's hockey and chronic disease philanthropist Joan Snyder dead at 90

CALGARY — Joan Snyder, a driving force behind women's hockey and the treatment of chronic disease, has died at age 90. Snyder died April 7, the University of Calgary said in a statement on the school's website.
Canadian runner DeBues-Stafford leaves Portland for Victoria over Houlihan case

Canadian runner DeBues-Stafford leaves Portland for Victoria over Houlihan case

TORONTO — Canadian middle-distance runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford has moved to Victoria to train, citing stress around the doping ban of her former Portland training partner Shelby Houlihan and Houlihan's continued presence around the team.

Hamilton Ticats re-sign and promote assistant coaches Tommy Condell, Mark Washington

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats promoted assistant coaches Tommy Condell and Mark Washington and signed both to contract extensions through the 2023 season Tuesday. The two have added assistant head-coaching duties to their job titles.
Vin Scully wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

Vin Scully wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

NEW YORK (AP) — Vin Scully has won the second Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter Desai Williams has died at age 62

Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter Desai Williams has died at age 62

TORONTO — Former Canadian sprinter Desai Williams died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 62 No official cause of death was given.
Jurassic Park reopening on Saturday for Toronto Raptors playoff run

Jurassic Park reopening on Saturday for Toronto Raptors playoff run

TORONTO — Jurassic Park will no longer be a lost world for Toronto Raptors fans. Scotiabank Arena is reopening its tailgate area in time for Saturday's playoff game between the Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers.

CFL launches Diversity in Football Program to create greater diversity and equity

TORONTO — The CFL launched the Diversity in Football Program on Tuesday to create greater inclusivity, diversity and equity across the league and in its business.

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to two-year deal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to a two-year deal Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 238-pound Normand is entering his third season with Montreal, having also spent time in the CFL with Winnipeg and Edmonton.
Sinclair, Zadorsky score as Canada salvages 2-2 tie with Nigeria

Sinclair, Zadorsky score as Canada salvages 2-2 tie with Nigeria

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's soccer team did enough to salvage a draw with Nigeria in a match coach Bev Priestman characterized as "frustrating.

Scoreboard for Monday, April 11, 2022

Monday's Scoreboard HOCKEY NHL Winnipeg 4 Montreal 2 AHL Laval 5 Belleville 1 Providence 2 Lehigh Valley 1 BASEBALL American League Toronto 3 N.Y.