Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-cour...
Jun 09, 2023
CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
CALGARY - There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The ca...
Jun 09, 2023
B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 25-15 to open 2023 CFL season
CALGARY - Dominique Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in Thursday's CFL season-opener. Rhymes picke...
Jun 08, 2023
Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night. Florida's Matthew T...
Jun 08, 2023
Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep
ATLANTA (AP) - Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night. Orlan...
Jun 08, 2023
Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday ...
Jun 08, 2023
Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros 3-2 for third straight win
TORONTO - Jose Berrios delivered a quality start and the Blue Jays' three-run fifth inning held up as Toronto edged the Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday night. Brandon Belt drove in Matt Chapman with a ...
Jun 08, 2023
Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk leaves Stanley Cup Final Game 3 after big hit
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk was sidelined early in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night after a big hit from Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar. Ko...
Jun 08, 2023
Toronto Argonauts players, coaches and staff receive their '22 Grey Cup rings
TORONTO - The mystery, anticipation and then celebration never get old for Mike (Pinball) Clemons. The Toronto Argonauts received their 2022 Grey Cup rings Thursday night during a private dinner. For ...
Jun 08, 2023
Canada's Drew Nesbitt back where he belongs after taking golf hiatus
TORONTO - Drew Nesbitt was getting tired of swinging a hammer. After some time away, he's back doing what he loves - swinging a golf club. The 28-year-old local product qualified for the RBC Canadian ...
Jun 08, 2023