Category Archives: Sports
Japan switches tactics at Women's World Cup to secure another big win
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Japan held the ball far less against Spain than it did in its first two Women's World Cup matches and yet kept right on scoring. Japan switched tactics in its final Grou...
Jul 31, 2023
Blue Jays Bichette leaves game against Orioles with knee discomfort
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning with an apparent right knee injury. Biche...
Jul 31, 2023
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherland...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada wins four gold medals on opening day of para-swimming world championships
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Aurelie Rivard took top spot in the women's 50-metre freestyle S10 final on Monday to cap a strong opening day for Canada at the para-swimming world championships. Rivard,...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada's Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreak to Ukraine's Kostyuk at Citi DC Open
WASHINGTON - Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the Citi DC Open after losing to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in three sets, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round on Monday. Andreescu, currently 44th in t...
Jul 31, 2023
Reliever Jordan Hicks eager to pitch for Blue Jays; Francis called up from triple-A
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks has arrived in Toronto and is ready to start pitching for the Blue Jays. He was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to Toronto on Sunday. Right-handed reli...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada captain Christine Sinclair sounds warning in wake of early World Cup exit
MELBOURNE, Australia - Captain Christine Sinclair refused to point the finger at Canada Soccer in the immediate aftermath of the Canadians' early exit from the FIFA Women's World Cup. But the world's ...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada drops 9-6 decision to Finland in Hlinka Gretzky Cup opener
TRENN, Slovakia - Canada's national men's summer under-18 team dropped a 9-6 decision to Finland on Monday at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Canada led 3-1 after 11 minutes but Finland rebounded with three g...
Jul 31, 2023
Mixed doubles wheelchair curling added to 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy
BONN, Germany - Wheelchair mixed doubles curling added to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games is music to the ears of Karen O'Neill. The CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee says that addition plays ...
Jul 31, 2023
Struggling Edmonton Elks promote Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator
EDMONTON - The struggling Edmonton Elks reassigned assistant coach Stephen McAdoo on Monday and promoted pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator. The move...
Jul 31, 2023