Category Archives: Sports

Four-run third inning powers Blue Jays to 6-2 victory over Mets
TORONTO - Chris Bassitt threw six strong innings and Davis Schneider hit a two-run triple to help the Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Schneider keyed Toronto's four-run...
Sep 10, 2024

Strong stretch run earns Vitality the win in Prince of Wales Stakes race
FORT ERIE, Ont. - An impressive late kick earned jockey Jose Campos and Vitality the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Campos had the Stronach Stables-owned horse sitting fifth coming around...
Sep 10, 2024

Raptors' Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA's board of governors
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman of the NBA's board of governors. Tanenbaum is the first Canadian to serve as NBA board chairman and has been the Raptor...
Sep 10, 2024

Mauricio Pocchetino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men's national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-ye...
Sep 10, 2024

No tax: Daly doesn't envision change to NHL system that benefits sunbelt teams
LAS VEGAS - Bill Daly says the conversations have taken place. The NHL's deputy commissioner, however, doesn't see a realistic path forward to fix the perceived issue any time soon. Four of the league...
Sep 10, 2024

Online portal on Canada's safe sport policies opens to public
OTTAWA - A public online portal was opened by the federal government today to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants. The Future of Sport in Canada...
Sep 10, 2024

NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault
CLEVELAND (AP) - The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to determine if he violated the league's personal conduct p...
Sep 10, 2024

Canada's Achonwa made assistant coach of Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team
ANN ARBOR - Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada's captain at the recently complet...
Sep 10, 2024

Lions running back Mackie, Stamps lineman Rose, Elks O-line named to CFL honour roll
TORONTO - B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were named to the CFL's honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognize...
Sep 10, 2024

Coach says young Canadians are up for the challenge of Spain at FIFA U-20 World Cup
After a roller-coaster finale to the group stage of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Canada has made it to the round of 16 where defending champion Spain awaits Wednesday in Cali, Colombia. It's a tal...
Sep 10, 2024