Category Archives: Sports

Canadian men expect physical challenge from hard-hitting Tonga in Tokyo rugby test
Canada's rugby test against Tonga on Saturday in Tokyo comes with a modest prize - fifth place at the six-team Pacific Nations Cup. But next year, such a game could mean World Cup qualification. World...
Sep 12, 2024

Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive
When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an unconventional route to save costs. Rather than enrolling in a formal program, the Toronto woman joined together w...
Sep 12, 2024

B.C. Lions lean on versatile offence to continue win streak against Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER - A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions' highlight reels in recent weeks. Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two conse...
Sep 12, 2024

Northern Super League starts taking deposits for season tickets for 2025 kickoff
The fledgling Northern Super League will get an early feel for its appeal Thursday when all six clubs start taking deposits for season tickets. The women's pro soccer league, set to kick off next Apri...
Sep 12, 2024

Mariners righty Bryan Woo perfect through 6 innings against Padres
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo has not allowed a baserunner through six innings against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Woo has relied mostly on his fastball at the to...
Sep 11, 2024

Canada's Stakusic, partner Savinykh lose in doubles quarterfinals at Guadalajara Open
ZAPOPAN - Canada's Marina Stakusic and Valeria Savinykh of Russia are out of the Guadalajara Open. The pair lost in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 to Oksana Kalashnikova of Georgia and Kamilla Rakhimova of Ru...
Sep 11, 2024

McDavid looking forward after Oilers' run to Stanley Cup final
LAS VEGAS - Connor McDavid attacked the off-season from a different angle. The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain hopes it will help his team secure one more victory next June. After the club fell to t...
Sep 11, 2024

Canada exits U-20 World Cup but not before giving defending champion Spain a scare
SANTIAGO DE CALI - Captain Silvia Lloris' 81st-minute goal lifted defending champion Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Canada on Wednesday in round-of-16 play at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Lu...
Sep 11, 2024

Jays' Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis threw eight no-hit innings on Wednesday afternoon before the bullpen faltered in a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. Francisco Lindor ended Francis...
Sep 11, 2024

Canada's Roger Sloan using analytics to prepare for critical FedEx Cup Fall season
The chase for the remaining PGA Tour cards for the 2025 season begins Thursday at the Procore Championship. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., is one of the players hunting to stay on the tour in the FedEx...
Sep 11, 2024