Category Archives: Sports

Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. Tournament ...
Nov 09, 2023

Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener
MEDELLN, Colombia - Laeticia Amihere led the way with 11 points and 11 rebounds as Canada thumped Venezuela 81-39 on Thursday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action. Cassandre Prospe...
Nov 09, 2023

Canada's Brooke Henderson goes on a tear to take 1-shot lead on LPGA Tour
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Brooke Henderson was bothered by seeing so many low scores before she even teed off Thursday on the LPGA Tour. She just went out and putted for birdie on every hole, opening with...
Nov 09, 2023

B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-2...
Nov 09, 2023

Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - It's been a seamless transition for Ryan Hunter. The 28-year-old North Bay, Ont., native has become one of the CFL's top offensive linemen since joining the Toronto Argonauts late last seaso...
Nov 09, 2023

Kraken's Jordan Eberle out vs. Avalanche after suffering cut on leg from skate blade
DENVER (AP) - Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle will miss the game at Colorado on Thursday night after suffering a cut to his leg from a skate blade during practice. Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said ...
Nov 09, 2023

Maple Leafs recall forward Pontus Holmberg from American Hockey League
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Pontus Holmberg from the American Hockey League on Thursday. The club also loaned defenceman Max Lajoie to the Toronto Marlies in a corresponding mov...
Nov 09, 2023

Pro Football Focus names Toronto Argonauts quarterback Kelly as CFL's top player
Pro Football Focus has named Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly as its league MVP. The American analytics company graded CFL players this past season for the league's weekly and monthly honour r...
Nov 09, 2023

Nic Benn returns to Toronto Arrows after missing most of 2023 season through injury
TORONTO - Centre/wing Nic Benn, who was limited to just one game last season after suffering a shoulder injury in the Toronto Arrows' season opener, has re-signed with the Major League Rugby team. The...
Nov 09, 2023

Remembering Quillan Roberts' historic goal for Canada at 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Canada, which opens play Friday against Spain at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia, has scored just 10 goals in its previous seven trips to the youth showcase. But one of those made history. On Jun...
Nov 09, 2023