Category Archives: Sports

Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
Dave Foxcroft is leaving the CFL officiating ranks on his own terms. The veteran referee works his final CFL game Monday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Toronto Argonauts at Tim Hortons Field. W...
Sep 01, 2023

Kingsbury, Sauvageau among six Professional Women's Hockey League general managers
Gina Kingsbury is the general manager of the Professional Women's Hockey League's team in Toronto. Kingsbury, who has been GM of the Canadian women's hockey team since 2018, was among six people annou...
Sep 01, 2023

Alouettes, Lions looking to redeem themselves in Labour Day weekend clash
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is eager to get back on track Saturday after last week didn't go to plan. The Alouettes host the B.C. Lions at Molson Stadium following a 47-17 loss in Winn...
Sep 01, 2023

Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Atlanta's Ronald Acua Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, becoming the first player in major league history with 30 hom...
Aug 31, 2023

Perrine Delacour shoots 63 at rainy Columbia Edgewater to take Portland Classic lead
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Perrine Delacour shot a 9-under 63 in morning rain Thursday at Columbia Edgewater to take the first-round lead in the Portland Classic. Winless on the LPGA Tour, Delacour opened ...
Aug 31, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps' Gauld coming into his own during breakout season
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is aiming to build on his own momentum, as well as his team's. After a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, he officially became the team's all-time leade...
Aug 31, 2023

Canada's LePage sets sights on Olympic gold after historic world decathlon title win
Pierce LePage has one more mountain to climb, one more goal to reach. The Whitby, Ont., native made history on Saturday, striking gold in the men's decathlon at the World Athletics Championships. He b...
Aug 31, 2023

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to doubles second round at US Open
NEW YORK - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open women's doubles tournament with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-0 win over Lauren Davis of ...
Aug 31, 2023

Toronto Argonauts agree to three-year extension with starting quarterback Kelly
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts and starting quarterback Chad Kelly have agreed to a three-year contract extension. Kelly, 29, of Buffalo, N.Y., is in his second year with the CFL club but first as it...
Aug 31, 2023

'Outgoing personality': Former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered
Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned ...
Aug 31, 2023