Category Archives: Sports
Jansen and Guerrero's two-run homers lift Blue Jays over Athletics 7-3
TORONTO - Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each had a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with a 7-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Brandon Belt had a sacrifice fly ...
Jun 24, 2023
Former CFL, NFL running back Dahrran Diedrick dead at age of 44
MONTREAL - Former CFL and NFL running back Dahrran Diedrick has died, the Montreal Alouettes announced Saturday. He was 44. The cause of his death is unknown. "I won two championships with Dahrran, an...
Jun 24, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair says temporary labor deal with Canada Soccer is imminent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Canada captain Christine Sinclair says she's confident the Canadian women's national team will come to a last-minute pay agreement with its federation before the players depart f...
Jun 24, 2023
Winless Elks face stiff test against reigning Grey Cup champion Argos
EDMONTON - It might be a stretch to call a team that finished 4-14 last season and hasn't won a home game in more than two seasons the biggest disappointment so far in the young CFL season. After all,...
Jun 24, 2023
Hamilton face boos as Alouettes win Tiger-Cats home opener 38-12
HAMILTON - Cody Fajardo rushed for a score and connected with receiver Austin Mack for two more touchdowns to help the Montreal Alouettes to a 38-12 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Langeliers's ninth-inning homer lifts lowly Athletics over Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO - Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer as the Athletics edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday to snap Oakland's eight-game losing skid. JJ Bleday had a two-run homer in the fi...
Jun 23, 2023
Stampeders host Roughriders and chase first home win of 2023 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need their young receivers to help get the job done on offence Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Veteran slotback Reggie Begelton and wide receiver Tyson ...
Jun 23, 2023
Schneider: No timeframe for Alek Manoah's return to Blue Jays rotation
TORONTO - There's no firm date for pitcher Alek Manoah's return to the Blue Jays starting rotation. Toronto manager John Schneider says that Manoah has been making progress in his minor-league stint. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Canada's Gabriel Diallo rising up the rankings, ready for Wimbledon qualifiers
At six foot eight with a long wingspan to match, Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo can be a handful for his opponents. The 21-year-old has made big strides as he continues his first full season as...
Jun 23, 2023
Gayle Force: Cricket great Chris Gayle to throw opening pitch at Blue Jays game
TORONTO - The Universe Boss is embracing his role as an ambassador for the sport of cricket. Chris Gayle will be throwing out the opening pitch at Rogers Centre on Saturday as the Toronto Blue Jays ho...
Jun 23, 2023