Category Archives: Sports
Christine Sinclair, still hungry and motivated to lead Canada to World Cup glory
Christine Sinclair says she plays her best soccer when she is having fun. Watch out world. The Canadian captain is healthy and happy going into her sixth World Cup. "Honestly as of right now, my minds...
Jul 18, 2023
WNBA first-time All Star Aliyah Boston front-runner for rookie of the year honors
Aliyah Boston just wanted to fit in as a WNBA rookie. She has, and more. The first-time All Star's historic season has made her the front-runner for rookie of the year honors and infused renewed hope ...
Jul 18, 2023
Gretzky game-used stick from 1988 Stanley Cup final going up for auction
A piece of hockey history is going up for auction. Wayne Gretzky's game-used stick from the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup-clinching victory over the Boston Bruins in 1988 will be offered through Sotheb...
Jul 18, 2023
Ryan Giggs cleared in domestic violence case after prosecutors pull out of retrial
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs' retrial on charges of domestic violence will not go ahead this month after prosecutors pulled out of the case. Giggs, one of the ...
Jul 18, 2023
Vancouver makes the cut in slimmed-down, rebranded World Rugby sevens competition
Vancouver has made the cut in the slimmed-down HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, rebranded as HSBC SVNS. The revamped competition features eight events, each offering men's and women's play. Last season...
Jul 18, 2023
Women’s World Cup Guide: How to watch, schedule and betting favorites
The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup. It won't be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the quadrennial to...
Jul 18, 2023
Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women's World Cup opener against co-host Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Overwhelming demand for tickets meant co-host Australia's opening match at the Women's World Cup had to be shifted to the tournament's biggest stadium, where it's set to be ...
Jul 18, 2023
Cathy Freeman, Australia's iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women’s World Cup
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - During a recent team trip to Melbourne, Tony Gustavsson, head coach of Australia's national women's soccer team, called a meeting. Instead of leading the Matildas through a ...
Jul 18, 2023
Swimmers Hedlin, O'Regan lead Canada in 5K open water races
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian men turned in two top-30 finishes as open water swimming continued with the five-kilometre races Monday night at the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships. Two-time medal...
Jul 17, 2023
Chris Taylor hits grand slam, Dodgers stop Orioles' 8-game win streak, 6-4
BALTIMORE (AP) - Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning from Bryan Baker, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Baltimore 6-4, snapping the Orioles' eight-game winning...
Jul 17, 2023