Category Archives: Sports
Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hotdog eating contest over brand dispute
NEW YORK (AP) - Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival bra...
Jun 11, 2024
Draisaitl avoids suspension, Barkov might play in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Leon Draisaitl is eligible to play for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday night after avoiding a possible suspension. Time will tell on two...
Jun 11, 2024
Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021...
Jun 11, 2024
Toronto Argonauts release veteran defensive linemen Oakman, Marion
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts released defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion on Tuesday. The six-foot-nine, 287-pound Oakman was in fourth season with Toronto but didn't play in the club'...
Jun 11, 2024
Man United manager Ten Hag to keep job after performance review, AP source says
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Erik ten Hag will stay on as Manchester United manager after months of uncertainty over his future, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday....
Jun 11, 2024
Oilers' Carrick fined for slash on Kulikov in Game 2 of Stanley Cup final
Oilers forward Sam Carrick has been fined for slashing Panthers defenceman Dmitry Kulikov late in Edmonton's 4-1 loss to Florida in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final. The NHL's department of player safe...
Jun 11, 2024
Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson gets contract extension from Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson to a one-year contract extension through 2025 with a team option for 2026. Johnson, 35, joined Toronto in January 2023 as a free agent a...
Jun 11, 2024
Maier, Brinkman lead the way with CFL honour roll selections
TORONTO - Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier and Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jared Brinkman earned the offensive and defensive CFL honour roll nods Tuesday. Maier was 21-of-26 passing f...
Jun 11, 2024
Toronto forward Natalie Spooner named MVP of inaugural PWHL season
SAINT PAUL - Natalie Spooner has been named the most valuable player of the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League season. Spooner was presented with the Billie Jean King MVP Award at a ceremony...
Jun 11, 2024
Pakistan gets much-needed win, defeats Canada by seven wickets at ICC T20 World Cup
WESTBURY - Pakistan defeated Canada by seven wickets Tuesday to preserve its slender hope of moving on at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Chasing a victory target of 107, sixth-ranked Pakistan chipped aw...
Jun 11, 2024