Category Archives: Sports

Montreal Canadiens winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard undergoes surgery for broken leg
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have suffered an off-season injury blow. The club announced Friday winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard has undergone surgery for a broken leg and will be out of action ...
Jul 26, 2024

Canada Soccer head investigating 'systemic ethical shortcoming' amid spying scandal
PARIS - The head of Canada Soccer said he is investigating a potential "systemic ethical shortcoming" as the organization deals with a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics. Kevin Blue, Canada So...
Jul 26, 2024

Paris Olympics begin with unique opening ceremony along the Seine
PARIS - The Paris Summer Olympics officially get underway today with a unique opening ceremony. Instead of marching into a stadium, representatives from more than 200 competing countries will enter th...
Dave Barry Jul 26, 2024

French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says
PARIS (AP) - The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several "malicious acts" that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ce...
Jul 26, 2024

D-backs add left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in deal with Marlins, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks added left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal, signaling that the D-backs will ...
Jul 25, 2024

Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16
MONTREAL - Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander threw two touchdowns in relief as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for another comeback win at home Thursday, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2...
Jul 25, 2024

Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame...
Jul 25, 2024

Bridgeman shoots 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead; Canada's Hughes second
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Canada's Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open. Patri...
Jul 25, 2024

Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind
Canada's Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The Calgary-based golfer had a one-stroke lead over four players - Richard Gr...
Jul 25, 2024

Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win
BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Toronto Nationals opened the Global T20 cricket tournament in style Thursday, defeating the Vancouver Knights by eight wickets. Toronto won the toss and elected to bat first. Set ...
Jul 25, 2024