Category Archives: Sports
Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi voted MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring twice
Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi has been voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Matchday after scoring twice in Minnesota United's 3-3 draw Saturday at Sporting Kansas City. The 24-year-old Oluwase...
Mar 17, 2025
Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness
March Madness is here, and with a number of Canadians looking to leave their mark. The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins Tuesday with the First Four, followed by 32 first-round contests on Thurs...
Mar 17, 2025
Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event
PENICHE - Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upset American Caitlin Simmers, the world No. 1 and defending World Surf League champion, on Monday to advance to the semifinals of MEO Rip Curl Pro Portu...
Mar 17, 2025
Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper, New Jersey left-wing Jesper Bratt and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Kuemper was named first sta...
Mar 17, 2025
Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander Jos Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. Berrios will kick off the Blue Jays' season for the second year in a ...
Mar 17, 2025
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea
Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. The 31st-ranked Canadians face No. 19 Mex...
Mar 17, 2025
Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Turns out Rory McIlroy needed only three good swings to win The Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J. Spaun. McIlroy blasted his opening tee shot and hit...
Mar 17, 2025
Canada's Homan beats Denmark's Dupont at world women's curling championship
UIJEONGBU-SI - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Denmark's Madeleine Dupont 9-3 in round-robin play at the LGT world women's curling championship on Monday. Homan and her Ottawa-based team of Tracy Fleur...
Mar 17, 2025
IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) - Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run. International Olympic Committee president Thoma...
Mar 17, 2025
Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City. But the veteran coach conc...
Mar 17, 2025