Category Archives: Sports

Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled...
Oct 10, 2024

Donnie Marshall, last surviving member of Canadiens' 50s dynasty, dies at 92
BOSTON - Donald (Donnie) Marshall, the last surviving member of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960, has died. He was 92. The Habs announced Marshall's...
Oct 10, 2024

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is expected to miss most of the season after having shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the day before the team's season opener. The 31-year...
Oct 10, 2024

Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton, scattering debris across the field and throughout the seating areas after the deadly storm barreled across Fl...
Oct 10, 2024

Raptors 2019 title team member Danny Green retires from NBA
Former Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green has announced his retirement from the NBA. The 37-year-old spent 15 years in the league, with a reputation for his "three-and-D" play and helping three teams t...
Oct 10, 2024

Receiver Marken Michel earns Stampeders' Herm Harrison Memorial Award
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders named receiver Marken Michel as this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Thursday. The honour, established in 2013, recognizes outstanding communit...
Oct 10, 2024

Grey Cup game will be carried south of border by CBS Sports Network
TORONTO - The 2024 Grey Cup will be broadcast south of the border by CBS Sports Network. The CFL's championship game will be held Nov. 17 at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. CBS Sports Network is an A...
Oct 10, 2024

Céline Dion releases Olympics 'Hymne à l'amour' performance as single
Cline Dion has released a recording of her performance of "Hymne l'amour" at the Paris Olympics. Dion's rendition of Edith Piaf's song during the opening ceremonies in July marked the Quebecois singer...
Oct 10, 2024

Ottawa Rapid FC names former Danish captain Katrine Pedersen as its first head coach
Katrine Pedersen, who won a Danish-record 210 caps as a player and then served as an assistant coach with Denmark's women's team, has been named coach of Ottawa Rapid FC. The 47-year-old Pedersen is s...
Oct 10, 2024

Mixed results for Canada's Leylah Fernandez at the Wuhan Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez dropped a 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 decision to Zheng Qinwen of China in third-round singles play Thursday at the Wuhan Open but won her doubles match in straight sets. Fernandez, from L...
Oct 10, 2024