Category Archives: Sports
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons
BOSTON (AP) - Patrice Bergeron, who in two decades with the Boston Bruins established himself as the NHL's dominant two-way forward and one of the most respected players in the game, announced Tuesday...
Jul 25, 2023
Canada's Kylie Masse misses podium with 4th-place finish in women's 100m backstroke
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian swimming star Kylie Masse just missed the podium in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday. The four-time Olympic medallist and two-t...
Jul 25, 2023
Canadian women look to showcase quality, experience against well-drilled Irish side
PERTH, Australia - In need of points to keep its World Cup dream alive, Canada has to put it best foot forward Wednesday against Ireland after the frustration of a tournament-opening scoreless draw wi...
Jul 25, 2023
Watching FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety comes at a cost Down Under
PERTH, Australia - Australians looking to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety are having to dig into their pockets. Channel 7 is airing and streaming just 15 of the tournament's 64 matche...
Jul 25, 2023
Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in 11th as Jays beat Dodgers 6-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Toronto's three-run 11th inning, sending the Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Matt Chapman...
Jul 24, 2023
Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea
SYDNEY (AP) - Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored in her debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cance...
Jul 24, 2023
Toronto Arrows acquire rights to Canadian fly half Robbie Povey in trade with Houston
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international fly half Robbie Povey from the Houston SaberCats in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby colle...
Jul 24, 2023
Pospisil among three Canadians given National Bank Open wild-card spot
TORONTO - Former semifinalist Vasek Pospisil is one of three Canadians to get a wild-card spot in the main draw of the 2023 men's National Bank Open. Tennis Canada on Monday announced the remaining pa...
Jul 24, 2023
Alouettes sign Shawn Lemon, veteran lineman ranks 15th in CFL history with 92 sacks
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the CFL club announced Monday. The 34-year-old was named a CFL all-star last season after registering 29 defensive ...
Jul 24, 2023
Canadian men's relay team to receive Olympic silver medals at reallocation ceremony
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Canadian men's 4x100-metre relay team from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will finally receive its silver medals. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Monday that team members Andre D...
Jul 24, 2023