Category Archives: Sports
Three Canadians to ride together on Israel-Premier Tech team for Tour de France
Canadians Michael Woods, Hugo Houle and Guillaume Boivin will ride together in Israel-Premier Tech's entry for the Tour de France. The 110th edition of the storied race, which covers 3,404 kilometres ...
Jun 23, 2023
Adams leads B.C. Lions to 30-6 victory over Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - The B.C. Lions accomplished a rare feat with a dominant 30-6 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The last time a CFL West Division team beat the Blue Bombers at home was the...
Jun 22, 2023
Canada's Olivier-Maxence Prosper drafted 24th overall in NBA draft
Canada's Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been drafted 24th overall in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The six-foot-eight, 230-pound forward from Montreal entered the draft after complet...
Jun 22, 2023
Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The Toronto Raptors have selected Gradey Dick of Kansas with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. The six-foot-eight, 205-pound guard averaged 14.1 points and 5.1 rebou...
Jun 22, 2023
Henderson one shot back of Pace after first-round at KPMG Women's PGA Championship
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP-CP) - Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa made a two-putt birdie on the final hole in fading daylight for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Champio...
Jun 22, 2023
CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for patience as league addresses stats issue
WINNIPEG - Randy Ambrosie knows CFL fans and media have been frustrated by game-statistic glitches and player profiles that have disappeared from the league's website. The CFL commissioner asked for a...
Jun 22, 2023
Denny McCarthy shoots 60, Hughes withdraws at the Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Denny McCarthy came inches from shooting a 59, settling for a 10-under 60 on Thursday for the lowest round of his PGA Tour career, and Rory McIlroy made his first ace on tour on...
Jun 22, 2023
Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball's newest sensation. The selection of the 19-year-old from Fr...
Jun 22, 2023
NHL teams won't wear theme-night jerseys after players' Pride refusals caused distractions
NHL teams won't have special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to wear rainbow-coloured Pride jerseys this past season and caus...
Jun 22, 2023
Ex-Canucks coach Travis Green added to the New Jersey Devils coaching staff
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have added former Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green to Lindy Ruff's staff. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the move on Thursday, filling the spot ...
Jun 22, 2023