Category Archives: Sports
Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain and big numbers at Royal Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) - Billy Horschel with his short sleeves in the chill and his brilliant short game at Royal Troon somehow held on for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got tu...
Jul 20, 2024
Calgary Stampeders looking to avenge Week 2 loss to B.C. Lions
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders will have redemption on their minds when they host the B.C. Lions at McMahon Stadium on Sunday night. Playing the second of three regular-season games against the Lion...
Jul 20, 2024
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to one-year contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract. The Canucks announced the move Saturday but did not disclose the value of the deal. Sprong produced 18 goals...
Jul 20, 2024
Wally Buono to receive Wall of Fame honour from Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - When Wally Buono steps onto the field at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, he'll soak in every moment in front of family, friends and fans. Buono will become the 50th member of the Calgary Stampede...
Jul 20, 2024
Andretti’s Herta takes pole at Honda Indy Toronto as big names falter in qualifying
TORONTO - Colton Herta will have pole position for Sunday's running of the Ontario Honda Dealers Toronto Indy. The Andretti Global driver posted a qualifying time of 59.5431 seconds on Saturday in the...
Jul 20, 2024
Blue Jays place Bo Bichette on 10-day injured list with calf strain
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Saturday. Bichette left Friday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning ...
Jul 20, 2024
Newman wins pole vault silver, Canadian men fourth in 4x100m relay at Diamond League
LONDON - Canada's Alysha Newman won silver in women's pole vault in Diamond League action on Saturday. Newman, a 30-year-old from Delaware, Ont., cleared 4.75 metres, finishing behind Australia's Nina...
Jul 20, 2024
Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
BASTAD, Sweden (AP) - Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. After needing four hours ...
Jul 20, 2024
How B.C.'s firefighting smokejumpers take 'ultra-extreme and make it seem mundane'
VANCOUVER - Standing on the edge of an open aircraft hatch, a smokejumper in a pale yellow suit steadies himself before rocking back then swinging out the door and vanishing as gravity takes over. "Ju...
Jul 20, 2024
Roughriders' defence pivotal in beating Blue Bombers 19-9
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the win column with a 19-9 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. The Riders were coming off their first loss of the CFL season, a 35-20 de...
Jul 19, 2024