Jim Morris

Jim has written about sports in Canada for more than 40 years for The Canadian Press, CBC Sports, CFL.ca and Swimming Canada. He has covered eight Olympic Games and three Paralympics. He was there the night the Edmonton Oilers won their first Stanley Cup and has covered 12 Grey Cups.

Latest from Jim Morris

Saskatchewan dethrones Carleton in U Sports women's basketball final; Victoria routs Calgary for men's title

The top-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the Carleton Ravens 85-66 to win the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 championship game on Sunday. Earlier, the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Calgary Dinos 82-53 to win their first men's basketball title in 28 years.

Canadian women thumped by New Zealand in quarterfinals at Vancouver rugby 7s tournament

The Canadian women fell behind early and saw their hopes of a podium finish vanish after a 34-12 loss to rugby powerhouse New Zealand Saturday at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver.

Blue Bombers spoil Nathan Rourke's CFL return with 20-11 win over Lions

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Nathan Rourke’s return to the CFL by picking off the Canadian-born quarterback twice in a 20-11 win over the BC Lions on Sunday. The Lions, who were embarrassed 25-0 by the Bombers earlier this month, lost for the fourth consecutive game.

Canada's Gushue on men's world curling championship: 'I'm going into this like it could be the last'

Brad Gushue is approaching this year's men's world curling championship like it could be his last.

Berth to Copa America at stake as Canada takes on Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League quarters

Coping with chaos will be important when Canada faces Jamaica on the road in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, says interim coach Mauro Biello.

Canada goalless vs. Guatemala, settling for 2nd straight draw in Gold Cup group play

Canada battled to a 0-0 draw against Guatemala Saturday night, a result that left the national men's soccer team with its back against the wall in CONCACAF Gold Cup play in Houston.

Canadian women's rugby 7s team finishes 6th in Vancouver for best result of season, men tie for 15th

The final game didn't end the way they wanted, but the Canadian women's rugby team still managed its best result of the season Sunday at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver.

Canada's rugby 7s teams out of medal hunt in Vancouver

The Canadian men's and women's teams experienced a roller-coaster ride Saturday that left them out of the medal hunt at the HSBC Canada Sevens Tournament in Vancouver despite posting a couple impressive wins.

Canada's men's rugby 7s team bounces back with upset win over Australia at Vancouver event

Matthew Percillier scored a pair of tries as the Canadian men upset Australia 29-12 to keep their championship hopes alive, but the Canadian women have their backs against the wall after losing their opening two matches Friday at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament at BC Place in Vancouver.

Canadian women's rugby 7s team aims to get back on track in Vancouver

After having their early expectations derailed, the Canadian women's sevens team hopes playing in front of a hometown crowd at the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Vancouver can help put their season back on track.