Sports

The mind-boggling speeds and incomparable heights Canada’s winter athletes reach in pursuit of Olympic gold can appear unfathomable. If this seems scary to you don’t worry, it scares them, too. CBC | Sports News

Everton expect to appoint Sam Allardyce as their new manager in the next 24 hours after bowing to his demands – but the club still want Watford boss Marco Silva long term. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ANTHONY JOSHUA leads the nominations for the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

The Edmonton Oilers finally made the playoffs last season after years of lowly finishes and high draft picks. But this year, Connor McDavid and Co. have been unable to build off that success and now need a spectacular finish to make the playoffs. CBC | Sports News

TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly sanctioned Danny Rose’s exit in January. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

TREVOR BAYLISS will read the riot act to his players after Jonny Bairstow’s ‘head-butting’ incident with Cameron Bancroft but looks likely to stop short of slapping a booze ban on his squad. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ENGLAND find themselves 1-0 down in the Ashes to Australia after a chastening conclusion to the first Test. Here’s what Express Sport columnist Nick Compton made of the opening salvos of the series. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

DeVier Posey was named most valuable player as the Argos went on to beat the Calgary Stampeders 27-24 in the 105th Grey Cup. CBC | Sports News

In the twilight of the country’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Calgary Stampeders 27-24 in the nation’s capital in a night jam-packed with Canadiana. CBC | Sports News

Matt Black’s interception in the end zone with eight seconds left in the Grey Cup will be etched in the minds of players, coaches and fans alike for a very long time. It was the play that sealed the 27-24 victory for the Toronto Argonauts. CBC | Sports News