Category Archives: Sports

Canada clips Czech Republic 3-0 for first win at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Jaxon Weir was dominant on the mound in a 13-strikeout performance as Canada defeated Brno, Czech Republic 3-0 for its first win at the Little League World Series on Saturday. Weir...
Aug 19, 2023

Scheffler, Fitzpatrick share lead pack chasing at BMW Championship
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) - Scottie Scheffler made a few short birdie putts at the start and then kept making a lot more Saturday on his way to a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead with Matt...
Aug 19, 2023

Roughriders' Jake Dolegala ready for start under centre against Lions
REGINA - Jake Dolegala is looking forward to making his first start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders under normal circumstances. The 6-foot-7, 242-pound quarterback is set for his second career start ...
Aug 19, 2023

Canada qualifies for Olympic spot at sailing world championships
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Toronto's Sarah Douglas qualified Canada for the 2024 Olympics in ILCA 6, the first one for the country, at the sailing world championships on Saturday. Douglas finished 24th ...
Aug 19, 2023

Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract. The deal is worth US$1 million. Stanley, 25, had three points (one goal, two assists) in 19 games for the Jets...
Aug 19, 2023

Lions praise ex-teammate Rourke in bid to make NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars
SURREY, B.C. - A video of a fourth-quarter touchdown throw from ex-B.C. Lion Nathan Rourke went viral on social media last week in his first pre-season game for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. In the ...
Aug 19, 2023

Blue Jays activate Bo Bichette from 10-day injured list
CINCINNATI - The Toronto Blue Jays have activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list. He has also been made available for tonight's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Toronto sits a hal...
Aug 19, 2023

Canada's Evan Dunfee places fourth in men's 20km race walk at world championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canada's Evan Dunfee placed fourth in the men's 20-kilometre race walk at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday. The 32-year-old Richmond, B.C., native set a national recor...
Aug 19, 2023

Toronto FC has high hopes for young South African international Cassius Mailula
TORONTO - While Toronto FC hopes South African international Cassius Mailula can make a difference this season, it's clear both parties have an eye to the future. For TFC, the 22-year-old forward repr...
Aug 19, 2023

Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal at the Women's World Cup
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women's World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Austra...
Aug 19, 2023