Category Archives: Sports
Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday. Fernandez, of Laval, ...
Sep 19, 2023
Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars
VANCOUVER - The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convince...
Sep 19, 2023
Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey Leagu...
Sep 19, 2023
Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith. Pearson had five points (on...
Sep 19, 2023
Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdo...
Sep 19, 2023
Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain
Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazqu...
Sep 19, 2023
Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot
TORONTO - The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If ...
Sep 19, 2023
Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause
TORONTO - A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's h...
Sep 19, 2023
Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season
Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss ...
Sep 19, 2023
CF Montreal ready for challenge of home matchup against MLS-leading FC Cincinnati
MONTREAL - CF Montreal is set to face their toughest challenge at home to date but head coach Hernan Losada is confident in his side's chances at Stade Saputo. Montreal (11-14-3) takes on one of the b...
Sep 19, 2023