Category Archives: Sports

Free agent defensive back Shaquille Richardson returns to Stampeders
CALGARY - Shaquille Richardson is back for a second stint with the Calgary Stampeders. The CFL club announced Wednesday that it has signed the veteran defensive back. Richardson originally signed with...
Aug 16, 2023

Toronto FC loses goalkeeper Sean Johnson for four to six weeks with broken hand
Toronto FC's nightmarish season took another turn for the worse Wednesday with news that goalkeeper Sean Johnson will be out four to six weeks with a broken hand. The MLS team said Johnson was injured...
Aug 16, 2023

Canadian Ford looking to secure Edmonton Elks first win of season
Tre Ford is returning to the scene of his first win as a CFL starting quarterback. The 2021 Hec Crighton Trophy winner will make his second straight start and fifth overall Thursday night when the Edm...
Aug 16, 2023

Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from US Open due to knee injury
Denis Shapovalov is pulling out of the U.S. Open. The tennis star from Richmond Hill, Ont., made the announcement on social media Wednesday. Shapovalov stated that he had done everything he could to b...
Aug 16, 2023

Online bettors set to wager on King's Plate horse race for the first time
TORONTO - Ontario sports bettors will be able to place online wagers on the $1-million King's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to Ontar...
Aug 16, 2023

Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada's training camp earlier thi...
Aug 16, 2023

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
SYDNEY (AP) - England moved on to its first Women's World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Austral...
Aug 16, 2023

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets
CINCINNATI - There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open. The Montreal tennis ace snapped a five-match losing skid when he battled from behind to bounce Italy's M...
Aug 15, 2023

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return
TORONTO - Cavan Biggio was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Toronto Blue Jays scratched out a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A pitcher's duel between starters Yusei Kiku...
Aug 15, 2023

Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be invited onto the black court on Sept. 22 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of hi...
Aug 15, 2023