Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Treasure trove of unseen Terry Fox footage to be showcased in new documentary
TORONTO - Canadian icon Terry Fox is the subject of a new documentary that sheds light on the hurdles he faced along the Marathon of Hope. Toronto filmmaker Sean Menard says he has pulled from more th...
Aug 27, 2025
Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins
TORONTO - The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow. Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman bent over on the mound and rested his hands on his knees as Matt Wallner's three-run blast c...
Aug 26, 2025
San Jose city council approves deal to keep Sharks in the city until 2051
SAN JOSE, Calif (AP) - The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to renovate the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051. Mayor Matt Mahan and all 10 council members...
Aug 26, 2025
Closer Hoffman gives up two homers as Twins come back for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO - The Minnesota Twins hit two homers off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the ninth inning of a 7-5 comeback victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre. Mickey Gasper led off the fra...
Aug 26, 2025
Venus Williams to compete in U.S. Open women's doubles with Leylah Fernandez
NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez of Canada on Tuesday. The 45-year-old Wil...
Aug 26, 2025
Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open with 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez
NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez on Tuesday. The 45-year-old Williams is a...
Aug 26, 2025
Homan, Jacobs teams gear up for Pan Continental Curling Championships
Curling teams skipped by Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs will represent Canada at the Pan Continental Curling Championships, which serve as qualifiers for the 2026 men's and women's world championships. ...
Aug 26, 2025
Jennifer Jones recounts journey from shy girl to curling legend in book "Rock Star"
Curling dragged a shy introvert into the spotlight because she was so good at the sport. Jennifer Jones chronicles her evolution from the youngster who snuck out of the St. Vital Curling Club daycare ...
Aug 26, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to engagement rings
NEW YORK (AP) - It started with a friendship bracelet. It ended with an engagement ring. Taylor Swift, the pop superstar, and Travis Kelce, the football champion, are engaged. The fiances, both 35, an...
Aug 26, 2025
Brittany Mahomes, the NFL and Donald Trump among those praising Swift and Kelce's engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement following a two-year romance was swiftly praised by stars from the entertainment and sports worlds, British royalty and even the U.S. president. "Your Englis...
Aug 26, 2025