Category Archives: Sports
Teenage surfer Erin Brooks officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen
Teenage surfer Erin Brooks received her Canadian citizenship Tuesday, clearing the way for her to attempt to wear the Maple Leaf at the Paris Olympics. The citizenship ceremony was held virtually, wit...
Jan 16, 2024
Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven appeared in 11 games with ...
Jan 16, 2024
Wrestler Hulk Hogan helps rescue teenage girl trapped after Florida car crash
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan and a friend rescued a teenage girl who was trapped in an overturned vehicle after a crash in Florida, according to Hogan's social media posts. Hogan sai...
Jan 16, 2024
Slalom dominators Shiffrin and Vlhova set up another duel for victory at night race in Austria
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) - Mikaela Shiffrin was edged out by Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in the opening run of women's World Cup night race Tuesday as the pair continued their slalom rivalry. The Americ...
Jan 16, 2024
Vladi Guerrero, son of HOF slugger and half-brother of Blue Jays star, strikes deal with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - Another member of the Guerrero family is headed to pro ball. Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and a half-brother of...
Jan 16, 2024
NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder come long way from embarrassment years ago
A historic win led to some reflection for Canadian superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Hamilton native scored 31 points in 21 minutes of action and his Oklahoma City Thunder clobbered the Por...
Jan 16, 2024
B.C. Lions bolster offence by signing three receivers, one running back
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed receivers Travis Fulgham, Stanley Berryhill III, Milton Wright and running back Ronald Awatt, the CFL team announced Tuesday. Fulgham played for 13 games with th...
Jan 16, 2024
Jets' leading goal-scorer Kyle Connor set to return from injury
WINNIPEG - The surging Winnipeg Jets are getting one of their biggest offensive weapons back with the return of leading goal-scorer Kyle Connor. The Jets announced Tuesday that the 27-year-old left-wi...
Jan 16, 2024
Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian receiver Middlemost to contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian receiver Tyson Middlemost to a contract extension Tuesday. The 25-year-old native of Dundas, Ont., was slated to become a free agent next month. The si...
Jan 16, 2024
Canada's Gushue opens Canadian Open with victory over Norway's Ramsfjell
RED DEER, Alta. - Canada's Brad Gushue opened the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open with a 7-1 victory over Norway's Magnus Ramsfjell on Tuesday. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., scored four i...
Jan 16, 2024