Category Archives: Sports
Cycling advocates warn of 'crisis' after latest rider killed on Toronto street
TORONTO - Cycling advocates are calling for urgent action to improve safety on Toronto's streets after a 24-year-old rider who was hit by a dump truck died last week, marking the fifth cyclist fatalit...
Jul 30, 2024
Patrick Willis' short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at ...
Jul 30, 2024
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
DENVER (AP) - Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was banned from flying the airline until a review of an incident earlier this month was co...
Jul 30, 2024
'Rare competitor' Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to the Washington Commanders
Bobby Wagner has a resume unlike anyone who has played football in Washington in many years. He is a six-time All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion and should be fitted for a gold Hall of Fame jack...
Jul 30, 2024
Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Montreal's Gabrie...
Jul 30, 2024
With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton
DENVER (AP) - About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of th...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada downs Australia in semifinals, will face New Zealand for rugby sevens gold
PARIS - Canada will play for gold in women's rugby sevens after upsetting Australia 21-12 in semifinal action at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Charity Williams, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Piper Logan a...
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Jackson has 14 years of NFL experien...
Jul 30, 2024
Canadiens sign RFA defenceman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal worth US$2.6-million
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, US$2.6-million contract, the club announced Tuesday. The bruising blueliner played 44 g...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball
LILLE - RJ Barrett had a game-high 24 points as the Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with men's basketball action on Tuesday. Barrett added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in...
Jul 30, 2024