Category Archives: Sports

Collaros looks to ignite Winnipeg's passing game in return to Blue Bombers' lineup
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros would like to show the other side of the Blue Bombers' offence. When Winnipeg (1-4) hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, he wants to be part of a productive passing game. "...
Jul 11, 2024

Thomas opens with 62 to lead Scottish Open by 1 with McIlroy 3 shots behind
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Justin Thomas dressed in tartan-patterned trousers and played the part Thursday in the Scottish Open with an 8-under 62, his lowest opening round on the PGA Tour since h...
Jul 11, 2024

Former Quebec junior hockey players released as they appeal sentences for sex assault
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have been released as they appeal their prison sentences for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 during a celebration of a V...
Jul 11, 2024

St. Louis Blues sign 39-year-old defenceman Ryan Suter to 1-year deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Blues have signed veteran defenceman Ryan Suter to a one-year contract. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the signing on Thursday, saying the 39-year-old who has ...
Jul 11, 2024

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returns to National Bank Open to defend title in Montreal
MONTREAL - World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will return to the National Bank Open this summer to defend his Canadian title. Sinner headlined the ATP Tour field announced by Tennis Canada on Thursday. Serbia'...
Jul 11, 2024

Hockey Canada introduces new junior-level rules in western pilot project
CALGARY - Hockey Canada is trying out a series of changes in the western provinces in an attempt to streamline the development of junior players. That includes mandating that junior A players under th...
Jul 11, 2024

Jasmine Paolini reaches her second consecutive Grand Slam final by beating Donna Vekic at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) - Jasmine Paolini reached her second consecutive Grand Slam final with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) victory over unseeded Donna Vekic at Wimbledon on Thursday in a rollicking match that lasted 2...
Jul 11, 2024

MLSE parts ways with Toronto FC, Argonauts president Bill Manning
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has parted ways with Bill Manning, president of Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts. MLSE says Manning's exit was by mutual decision. Toronto FC (7-13-3)...
Jul 11, 2024

Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch says he has no interest in vacant U.S. position
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says he has no interest in the open U.S. coaching job. The 50-year-old American was a candidate for the vacant U.S. position last year but U.S. Soccer ultimately opted to reh...
Jul 11, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz faces Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic plays Lorenzo Musetti in Wimbledon's semis
LONDON (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz's ability to hit any type of shot, from any position on the court, on any surface, keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Keeps other players guessing, too. Alcaraz deligh...
Jul 11, 2024