Category Archives: Sports

José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Jos DeLen, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones...
Feb 26, 2024

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced that Ni...
Feb 26, 2024

Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven's two-out home...
Feb 26, 2024

Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women's soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women's team. Wilkinson, a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, won 181 caps for Canada in a distinguished playing career that s...
Feb 26, 2024

Toronto says World Cup cost estimate now at $380 million, cites additional match
The City of Toronto estimates it will cost $380 million to host World Cup matches in the city, an increase of $80 million compared to a 2022 forecast partly because of the addition of another match to...
Feb 26, 2024

Toronto FC plans to manage Insigne's minutes this season to help keep him healthy
TORONTO - Lorenzo Insigne saw a little more than an hour's action in Toronto FC's season-opening scoreless draw at FC Cincinnati. And there is a question mark over what role the Italian star will play...
Feb 26, 2024

Maple Leafs recall goaltender Woll after successful conditioning stint with Marlies
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from his conditioning stint with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies, the NHL club announced Monday. Woll stopped 36 of ...
Feb 26, 2024

Canada's Christopher Morales Williams sets world indoor 400m record over weekend
Christopher Morales Williams continued raising his profile on the U.S. university track scene this weekend. The 19-year-old Vaughan, Ont., native set a world indoor record in the men's 400 metres with...
Feb 26, 2024

Kaprizov, Marner, Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin are the NHL's three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the NHL with six goa...
Feb 26, 2024

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee sidelined after crashing in Belgium one-day race
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries after crashing on the weekend in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad one-day race in Belgium. Israel-Premier Tech, Gee's team...
Feb 26, 2024