Category Archives: Sports
William Stanback steps up in Montreal return as Lions beat Alouettes
MONTREAL - William Stanback led the way on a strange night for Nathan Rourke as the B.C. Lions defeated the league-leading Montreal Alouettes 37-23 on Friday. The former Alouettes running back rushed ...
Sep 06, 2024
Max Fried dominates for wild card-contending Braves in 3-1 win over Blue Jays
ATLANTA (AP) - Max Fried pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night. Atlanta began the night tied with the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot....
Sep 06, 2024
Jannik Sinner reaches the US Open men's final by beating Jack Draper after both need medical help
NEW YORK (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper to reach his first final at the U.S. Open - and second at a Grand Slam tournament his year - after th...
Sep 06, 2024
Bombers, Riders carrying 'extra fire' and 'payback' in mind into Banjo Bowl game
WINNIPEG - There is some extra fire for when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday. Fresh on the Blue Bombers' minds...
Sep 06, 2024
Jannik Sinner reaches the US Open men's final by beating Jack Draper after both need medical help
NEW YORK (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper to reach his first final at the U.S. Open - and second at a Grand Slam tournament his year - after th...
Sep 06, 2024
Canada surpasses gold, total medal count from Tokyo Paralympics on Day 9
PARIS - Canada has surpassed its total medal count and gold medal count from the Tokyo Paralympics with two days remaining in Paris. Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie earned his second gold of the Games, ...
Sep 06, 2024
Coach says Canadian men show "a bit of swagger" ahead of games with CONCACAF rivals
After finishing fourth in a deep Copa America run, coach Jesse Marsch and the 40th-ranked Canadian men now get to test themselves against the three top-ranked teams in CONCACAF. The run of friendlies ...
Sep 06, 2024
Redblacks look to gain more breathing room in East Division facing Argos
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts are both looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week when they square off Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Ottawa, boasting a 7-3-1 record...
Sep 06, 2024
Whitecaps look for others to seize opportunity in home matchup versus FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without several veterans for their Major League Soccer match against Dallas FC Saturday. But what some people may see as an adversity, Vancouver head coach ...
Sep 06, 2024
Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie wins second Paralympic gold
PARIS - Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie has won his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games. The 35-year-old from Victoria won the men's T51 100 metres at Stade de France in a Paralympic-reco...
Sep 06, 2024