Category Archives: Sports
Wynton McManis, Ontaria Wilson earn CFL honour roll recognition
TORONTO - Linebacker Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg receiver Ontaria Wilson and the Blue Bombers' offensive line were the top selections in the CFL honour roll Tuesday. McManis was ...
Jul 16, 2024
Canada sending 338 athletes to Summer Olympics in Paris
TORONTO - The Canadian Olympic Committee has introduced the 338 athletes chosen to represent their country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The Games officially start with the July 26 opening c...
Jul 16, 2024
Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. "I'm checking myself into a facility t...
Jul 16, 2024
Return of Osorio, Laryea boosts Toronto FC ahead of games in Miami and Montreal
Buoyed by the return of captain Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea from Copa America and having finally snapped a nine-game winless run, Toronto FC looks to consolidate a post-season position with 10 g...
Jul 16, 2024
Almondo Sewell returns to Edmonton Elks as their defensive line coach
EDMONTON - Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned. Sewell's return to Edmonton come...
Jul 16, 2024
Choinière says he's focused on playing at CF Montreal for now
MONTREAL - Canadian international Mathieu Choinire says he's focused on playing for CF Montreal, for now. The midfielder's name is circulating in transfer rumours after he reportedly requested a trade...
Jul 16, 2024
Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy
TORONTO - Members of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip have been named honorary grand marshals for the upcoming Ontario Dealers Honda Indy, organizers of the Toronto IndyCar race announced Tuesday...
Jul 16, 2024
Third-ranked Canada women to face world's best rugby sides in B.C. at WXV 1
Third-ranked Canada will open the WXV 1 women's rugby competition against No. 4 France on Sept. 29 as part of a triple-header at B.C. Place Stadium. Top-ranked England takes on the seventh-ranked U.S....
Jul 16, 2024
Gareth Southgate says he will step down as England manager
Gareth Southgate will step down as England manager after eight years in charge, he said on Tuesday. Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2024 - losing 2-1 to Spain on Sunday. "As a proud English...
Jul 16, 2024
Dodgers' Hernandez beats Royals' Witt to claim Home Run Derby title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernndez won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round Monday night. The 31-year...
Jul 15, 2024