Category Archives: Sports
Yankees acquire Mark Leiter Jr. from Cubs, adding reliever known for strikeouts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. from the Cubs on Tuesday to bolster their bullpen, sending right-hander Jack Neely and infielder Ben Cowles to Chicago. L...
Jul 30, 2024
Canadian women's hockey great Vicky Sunohara to lead under-18 program in 2024-25
CALGARY - Canadian hockey legend Vicky Sunohara will coach the country's women's under-18 program this season. The Toronto product won two Olympic gold medals and seven world championships as a player...
Jul 30, 2024
Adarius Pickett, Ottawa Redblacks off to solid start to 2024 campaign
The Ottawa Redlbacks are on a nice roll but for linebacker Adarius Pickett, there's no bad time for a week off to rest, recover and reload. Ottawa (6-2) has won three straight games and improved to 4-...
Jul 30, 2024
Bills: Anderson expected to be released from the hospital after treatment for heat-related illness
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills backup offensive lineman Alec Anderson is expected to be released from the hospital following a brief stay in which he was treated for heat-related illness symptom...
Jul 30, 2024
Diamondbacks agree to add slugger Josh Bell from the Marlins, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to add slugger Josh Bell in a deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the deal, fortifying their lineup ahead of...
Jul 30, 2024
Als teammates Dequoy, Alexander earn top individual awards in CFL weekly honour roll
TORONTO - The Alouettes dominated the CFL's weekly honour roll. Montreal safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy grabbed the top defensive nod, while quarterback Davis Alexander was recognized on the offensive sid...
Jul 30, 2024
Former captain Eric Staal signs one-day contract, retires as a member of Hurricanes
RALEIGH - Eric Staal signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday to retire as a member of the NHL franchise. The team also announced it will retire their former captain's No. 12...
Jul 30, 2024
Cycling advocates warn of 'crisis' after latest rider killed on Toronto street
TORONTO - Cycling advocates are calling for urgent action to improve safety on Toronto's streets after a 24-year-old rider who was hit by a dump truck died last week, marking the fifth cyclist fatalit...
Jul 30, 2024
Patrick Willis' short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at ...
Jul 30, 2024
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
DENVER (AP) - Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was banned from flying the airline until a review of an incident earlier this month was co...
Jul 30, 2024