Category Archives: Sports
Canadian focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it's about building the right identity. The Canadian senior men's basketball team opened training camp Tuesday afternoon at the OVO Athletic...
Aug 01, 2023
Vladimir Tarasenko eager to be an Ottawa Senator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future. Tarasenko, who recently signed a one-year, $5-million deal wit...
Aug 01, 2023
Ritchie scores four to lead Canada over host Slovakia 14-4 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Ryder Ritchie scored four goals and added an assist as Canada's men's under-18 hockey team beat co-host Slovakia 14-4 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday. Canada, which lost 9-6 to ...
Aug 01, 2023
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette just day-to-day after hurting right knee
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is day to day with right knee discomfort. Bichette left the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles last night. He seemingly jammed his knee when s...
Aug 01, 2023
Canada's Sabrina Duchesne claims world para swim championship bronze medal
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Sabrina Duchesne earned a bronze medal at the world para swimming championship Tuesday for Canada's lone podium of the day. The 22-year-old from St-Augustin, Que., placed ...
Aug 01, 2023
Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field
CALGARY - Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senio...
Aug 01, 2023
Andreescu has 'no doubt' she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal
Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished. "I definitely believe that my ...
Aug 01, 2023
The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a pers...
Aug 01, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
TORONTO - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has not playe...
Aug 01, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to ...
Aug 01, 2023