Category Archives: Sports

Nick Taylor's life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win
TORONTO - Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-round sudden death playoff where he edged out England's Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. After an hours-long marathon of celebrations an...
Aug 02, 2023

Canada's Routliffe doubles up on gold medal at world para swim championship
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Tess Routliffe claimed her second gold medal and defended her title at the world para swim championship Wednesday. The 24-year-old from Caledon, Ont., won the women's SB7 ...
Aug 02, 2023

Lions' defence has earned title of best in the CFL, says B.C. defensive back Peters
SURREY, B.C. - Garry Peters is adamant. The B.C. Lions defence has earned its title of "best in the league." "As a defence, you don't see a lot of guys complaining out there. The guys are always picki...
Aug 02, 2023

Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Manitoba health officials say seven people have been taken to hospitals from the World Police Fire Games. They say several others have been treated for injuries at the scene. Thousands of l...
Aug 02, 2023

Blue Jays all-star shortstop Bo Bichette placed on 10-day injured list
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. He has right patella tendinitis after apparently jamming his knee while running the basepaths Mon...
Aug 02, 2023

Argos defence has been very good forcing turnovers so far in 2023
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos hasn't played receiver since high school but still knows what to do when he gets the football. The veteran CFL defensive back had a 58-yard interception return TD in Toronto's 3...
Aug 02, 2023

Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023

Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023

Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023

Canada's under-18 men's hockey team blanks Switzerland 5-0 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Canadian team captain Berkly Catton scored twice in a 5-0 blanking of Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Canada's under-18 men's hockey team finished 2-1 in Group B....
Aug 02, 2023