Category Archives: Sports

Parents hope soccer net bill will prevent deaths of more children
TORONTO - The parents of two children killed by unanchored, movable soccer nets say they hope an Ontario bill that would require those goals to be properly secured will prevent future tragedies. The l...
Jul 13, 2023

Shaqiri, Haile-Selassie lead Fire to 3-0 romp over Montreal
CHICAGO (AP-CP) - Xherdan Shaqiri and Maren Haile-Selassie both had a goal and an assist in the first half to power the Chicago Fire to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Chicago (7-7-...
Jul 12, 2023

Cordova's first goal lifts Whitecaps to 2-1 win over Austin FC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps grinded out a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Wednesday night at B.C. Place, courtesy of Sergio Cordova's first goal of the season. Cordova was sent through on goal by mi...
Jul 12, 2023

Former Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme hired by Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS - The Vegas Golden Knights hired Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward as assistant coaches on Wednesday. Ducharme joins the Golden Knights after serving as the head coach of the Montreal Canadie...
Jul 12, 2023

Canada's Hearn aims to seize opportunity and build momentum at Barbasol Championship
A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn. The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field to...
Jul 12, 2023

Rookie Dustin Crum to make first CFL start versus Blue Bombers
Dustin Crum faces a big challenge. The rookie quarterback will make his first CFL start Saturday when the Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) host Winnipeg (4-1). Not only are the Blue Bombers unbeaten on the road...
Jul 12, 2023

Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Dennis Schroder is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard was announced as the Raptors' latest free agent signing today. Media reports have said for weeks that S...
Jul 12, 2023

Women's World Cup Capsules Groups E-H
GROUP E UNITED STATES Previous World Cup Appearances: 8 World Cup Record: 40-6-4 Best Finish: Champion in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019 Coach: Vlatko Andonovski Key Players: Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith. Cry...
Jul 12, 2023

Breaks release veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson
McLeod Bethel-Thompson is on the lookout for a new team. The USFL's New Orleans Breakers have released Bethel-Thompson after one season. The 35-year-old American appeared in 10 games with the club, le...
Jul 12, 2023

Women's World Cup Capsules Group A-D
GROUP A NEW ZEALAND Previous World Cup Appearances: 5 World Cup Record 0-12-3 Best Finish: Group Stage in 1991, 2007, '11, '15 and '19 Coach: Jitka Klimkova Key Players: Hannah Wilkinson, Ali Riley, G...
Jul 12, 2023