Category Archives: Sports

Blue Jays get reliever Yerry Rodriguez for Josh Mollerus in trade with Rangers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitcher Yerry Rodrguez from the Texas Rangers for righty Josh Mollerus in a trade Sunday. Rodrguez was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' trip...
Jun 30, 2024

Oilers place goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. Campbell signed a five-year, US$25-million contract in July 2022 to be Edmonto...
Jun 30, 2024

NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'
LAS VEGAS - Brad Treliving loves everything about the NHL draft. The conversations. The camaraderie. Catching up with old colleagues. Meeting new ones. Seeing teenagers live out one of their dreams un...
Jun 30, 2024

White lifts Vancouver Whitecaps to 4-3 comeback victory over St. Louis City
VANCOUVER - Brian White netted a hat trick and the Vancouver Whitecaps stormed all the way back for a 4-3 victory over slumping St. Louis City on Saturday. Fafa Piccault also scored for the 'Caps (8-7...
Dave Barry Jun 29, 2024

Arop, Shukla win 800-metre titles at track and field trials
MONTREAL - Reigning world champion Marco Arop met the Olympic standard on Saturday in winning the men's 800-metre final at the Bell Track and Field Trials at Claude-Robillard Sports Complex. Arop, wit...
Jun 29, 2024

Thiare steals ball from Toronto goalie, scores game-winner for Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Jamal Thiar stole the ball from the goalkeeper and scored an improbable goal in the final minute of play to lift Atlanta United to a 2-1 Major League Soccer victory over Toronto FC on S...
Jun 29, 2024

Ige called in hours before UFC 303 to replace ill fighter in co-main event
LAS VEGAS (AP) - An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before his scheduled fight with Diego Lopes in the co-main event at UFC 303, and Dan Ige was called in as the replacement. UF...
Jun 29, 2024

Paredes kicks 52-yard field goal in OT as Stampeders edge Blue Bombers 22-19
CALGARY - Rene Paredes kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night. Before Paredes' winnin...
Jun 29, 2024

11 people injured when escalator malfunctions in Milwaukee ballpark
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Eleven people were injured Saturday when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers' loss to the Chicago Cubs, a team official said. Six pe...
Jun 29, 2024

MartÃnez scores twice, Argentina beats Peru 2-0 to end Copa America group play in first
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lautaro Martnez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night. A nicely...
Jun 29, 2024