Category Archives: Sports
Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the movie "The Blind Side," filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh...
Aug 15, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Toronto Maple Leafs legend Bobby Baun dead at 86
Bobby Baun, a hard-nosed defenceman who entered hockey lore by helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to the 1964 Stanley Cup on a broken leg, has died at the age of 86. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 15, 2023
Toronto FC opens doors to Giovinco, allowing former MLS MVP to use training facility
Toronto FC has opened its doors again to Sebastian Giovinco. The 36-year-old Italian is not back with the MLS club. But the former MLS MVP, has once again indicated his interest in resuming his career...
Aug 15, 2023
Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women's World Cup final
SYDNEY (AP) - Sam Kerr released her autobiography roughly three weeks before Australia's national team opened the Women's World Cup. Kerr is the leader of the Matildas - she's actually among the best ...
Aug 15, 2023
Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch
The first finalist at the Women's World Cup has been decided after Spain advanced with a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday. Australia plays England in the second semifinal on Wednesday. This year's World...
Aug 15, 2023
A Women's World Cup semifinal is the here and now for the Australia-England rivalry, not the Ashes
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - This is Australia's Matildas against England's Lionesses. The Women's World Cup semifinals. The here and the now. Both teams want to be clear, it's not one of those clashes ...
Aug 15, 2023
Spain hoping for one more win at Women's World Cup to set off historic celebrations back home
MADRID (AP) - Not long after Spain secured its spot in the Women's World Cup final on Tuesday, coach Jorge Vilda gathered with his players and staff in a huddle near midfield and sent them a brief mes...
Aug 15, 2023
Carmona's late goal sends Spain to the Women's World Cup final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Spain will play for its first Women's World Cup championship after Olga Carmona's goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifi...
Aug 15, 2023
Canadian rugby men soundly beaten by Tonga for second time in five days
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - Tonga continued its mastery over Canada on Monday, running in six tries for a comfortable 36-12 win in an international rugby test match. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men lost 28-3 to ...
Aug 14, 2023
Attendance, ticket records growing at 2023 Women's World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) - With Matildas' matches becoming hot tickets, Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals and the expanded 32-team format have helped set records for attendance at the tournament....
Aug 14, 2023