46 h. ago Calgary Flames bet on Dustin Wolf’s prime and the salary cap is on their side

The Flames signed young goaltender to a seven-year $52.5-million deal before his second full NHL season.

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4 d. ago Is the Edmonton Oilers roster any better than it was a year ago?

How good this roster is heading into training camp is one thing, how good it will be once the regular season is complete is another thing entirely

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5 d. ago Five tips on being a better sports parent from new Scott Rintoul podcast

The longtime broadcaster calls in some heavy hitters to talk about raising kids in sports — debut with Allison Forsyth is available on Tuesday

Sport

5 d. ago Cizzle Brands Launches HappiEats™ Sport Pasta™, a Premium High Protein, Lower Glycemic Index Pasta Designed for Athletes of All Ages

With 18 grams of protein and 10 grams of fibre in each 85-gram serving, HappiEats™ Sport Pasta™ provides athletes and their families with a new pasta option that is better-suited to support athletic performance. At launch, Sport Pasta™ will be available at several of Cizzle Brands’ existing retail partners who carry CWENCH Hydration™. TORONTO — […]

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5 d. ago Onslaught of ads makes sports gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say

Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform. […]

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6 d. ago Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ sports betting ads

An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the prevalence of sports betting ads in Canada is putting youth at risk.

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6 d. ago Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say

TORONTO — Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential […]

Sport

6 d. ago Children at risk amid flood of sports gambling ads, medical journal warns

Dr. Shawn Kelly fully grasped the problem when his young child talked about sports betting terms while he was just learning about hockey.

Sport

6 d. ago Pickleball injuries on rise as players seek playing fix at all costs: Docs

Pickleball might be among the fastest-growing sports around. One doctor has even gone as far as to call the game a “drug” — suggesting some weekend warriors and retirees will chase a game at all costs. That includes overlooking injuries in the name of returning to the court. According to the New York Post, 19.8 […]

Economics

9 d. ago Nova Scotia advocate sounds alarm about young people and online gambling addiction

Carey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms. 

Technology

9 d. ago Ontario needs to modernize vaccine registry, top doctor says

Ontario's top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of measles in Canada.

Science

9 d. ago Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule

TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of measles in Canada — but first, he says his own province needs a centralized digital vaccine system. Dr. Kieran Moore’s annual report, recently tabled with the provincial legislature, says a co-ordinated approach from […]

Society

1 week ago Drake places $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world to win the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big bets on sporting events _ and often losing them — posted on social media the screenshot of a betting slip from Tuesday afternoon. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Rivalry Reports Q2 2025 Results Highlighting Record Unit Economics, Structural Efficiency, and Strategic Progress

Operating expenses reduced 62% year-over-year and net loss narrowed by 59% as Rivalry completes second quarter under rebuilt, high-leverage model TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced financial results for the three and six-month period ended June […]

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2 w. ago Canucks: Jake DeBrusk was like ‘the middle man’ between Pettersson and Miller

Jake DeBrusk found himself between the Canucks' feuding star centres last season. It was quite the introduction to Vancouver hockey

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2 w. ago B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts leads CFL’s Week 12 honour roll

Betts had five defensive tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack and his first forced fumble of the season in a loss to Toronto

Events

3 w. ago Livvy Dunne gains ‘perspective’ on dating life from Taylor Swift

Former gymnast Livvy Dunne is leaning on Taylor Swift as she navigates life with a pro-athlete love interest. Dunne, who appears in a new series of ads for betting app Fanatics Sportsbook, told Page Six in an exclusive interview that she shares a thing or two in common with Tay-Tay. “(Taylor) has her boyfriend that’s […]

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3 w. ago Sportradar Strengthens Bundesliga International Relationship With Launch of Innovative New Products Starting 2025

Leveraging proprietary match data and tracking technology, Sportradar is transforming how fans watch, bet, and engage with soccer ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, […]

Society

3 w. ago How online sports betting risks turning more B.C. teens into gambling addicts

There are 'more pitfalls than protections for youth' and the societal costs of such easy access to gambling, including sports betting, are significant, experts warn

Sport

4 w. ago Goalie Gavin Betts perfect as Canada earns bronze at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

BRNO — Gavin Betts had a 22-save shutout as Canada earned bronze at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 3-0 win over Finland on Saturday. Cooper Williams, Ethan Belchetz and Daxon Rudolph supplied the offence as Canada won its 30th medal at the under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Canada has won 25 golds, three silvers, and […]

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