Category Archives: Sports
Canadian long jumper Noah Vucsics ready to launch at Paralympic Games
Noah Vucsics got into trouble for jumping over garbage cans in the halls of Calgary's James Fowler High School when he was in Grade 12. A happy offshoot of that clash with authority was the suggestion...
Sep 05, 2024
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner. A spok...
Sep 05, 2024
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner. A spokesperson...
Sep 05, 2024
Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants agree to $151 million, 6-year contract for 2025-30
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent ...
Sep 04, 2024
Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary
CALGARY - Fans gathered on the front steps of the Scotiabank Saddledome on an emotional Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames held a candlelight vigil for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The ...
Sep 04, 2024
Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who d...
Sep 04, 2024
US Open: Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal
NEW YORK (AP) - Jessica Pegula pulled off a major upset of Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open, beating the No. 1-ranked woman 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday night to win a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time ...
Sep 04, 2024
Clemens leads Phillies past Blue Jays 4-2; Schwarber hits fourth homer in two games
TORONTO - Kody Clemens's two-run homer lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday for a two-game sweep. Kyle Schwarber led off the first inning for Philadelp...
Sep 04, 2024
Canadian Paralympians reach podium four times on Day 7 in Paris
PARIS - Canada enjoyed its strongest single day so far at the Paralympics on Wednesday. There were four podium finishes, with two golds and two silvers on Day 7 to bump Canada's medal count to 17 and ...
Sep 04, 2024
Roaring Game Returns: Olympic qualification a key storyline this curling season
With the Paris Games in the books, the countdown is on to the next Olympics in Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. The Winter Games are set for February 2026 and the Canadian curling qualification pla...
Sep 04, 2024