Category Archives: Sports
After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Argentina and New Zealand weren't supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded f...
Oct 18, 2023
Maple Leafs hit the road for season-long trip looking for right mix
TORONTO - Mitch Marner was asked if there's any added incentive playing the opponent that crushed the Maple Leafs' hopes five months ago. The Toronto winger started his answer heading one direction - ...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada's Hadwin, Pendrith thriving after strong showings at Shriners Children's Open
Canadians Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith both finished near the top of the leaderboard at the Shriners Children's Open on Sunday and are resting this week as they consider what to do next. Hadwin fin...
Oct 18, 2023
Stanford receiver Farrell not surprised by Canadian Ayomanor's stellar performance
Teammate Bryce Farrell wasn't the least bit surprised by Canadian Elic Ayomanor's breakout performance Friday night versus Colorado. Ayomanor had 13 catches for a school-record 294 yards and three TDs...
Oct 18, 2023
Five Toronto Blue Jays named finalists for Gold Glove Awards
NEW YORK - Five members of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. Pitcher Jose Berrios, catcher Alejandro Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman, left-fielder...
Oct 18, 2023
Exams, flights all part of training for international figure skating, competitor says
Canadian figure skaters are preparing to take part in the 2023 Skate Canada International event. But first, some have university exams to write. Madeline Schizas is in her third year at McMaster Unive...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada beats Slovenia, advances to quarterfinals at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada improved to 7-0 and clinched a quarterfinal spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-5 win over Slovenia on Wednesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his...
Oct 18, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars sign Canadian Rourke to their active roster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Canadian Nathan Rourke has been elevated to the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster. The NFL team announced Wednesday it had signed the Victoria native from the practice squad to t...
Oct 18, 2023
Stampeders looking to make CFL playoffs for an 18 straight season
It's been a difficult year for the Calgary Stampeders but they're still in control of reaching the CFL playoffs for an 18th straight season. Calgary (5-11) is currently fourth in the West Division, ju...
Oct 18, 2023
Canadian men to face Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League play for Copa America berth
Canada will face Jamaica next month in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, with a berth in the 2024 Copa America going to the winner of the two-legged series. Canada, Mexico, the U.S. and Costa...
Oct 18, 2023