Category Archives: Sports
Ticats top Redblacks 16-12 despite Mitchell's five interceptions
OTTAWA - Bo Levi Mitchell threw five interceptions to two touchdowns in his return from injury but the Hamilton Tiger-Cats pulled out a 16-12 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night. Mitchell compl...
Jul 28, 2023
Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia's must-win Women's World Cup game against Canada
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Star striker Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia's must-win Women's World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team's first two group games ...
Jul 28, 2023
Lee Hodges leads the 3M Open, while Justin Thomas misses the cut to hurt his playoff hopes
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - With the FedEx Cup two weeks away, Lee Hodges can breathe easier. Justin Thomas can't. Hodges birdied four of his last six holes for a 7-under 64 and a four-stroke lead over Tyler...
Jul 28, 2023
Whit Merrifield thrives in leadoff spot as Blue Jays down Angels 4-1
TORONTO - Whit Merrifield went 3 for 4, including a home run, as Toronto's new leadoff man to help the Blue Jays down the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Friday. Toronto manager John Schneider pencilled Mer...
Jul 28, 2023
Miami Sharks select five Canadians in Major League Rugby expansion draft
Canadians Kainoa Lloyd, Eric Howard, Dawson Fatoric, Shane O'Leary and Avery Oitomen were picked by the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby's expansion draft. The Sharks selected 25 players in the draf...
Jul 28, 2023
Argos, Riders meet again in Touchdown Atlantic game as buzz for expansion team rises
HALIFAX - Touchdown Atlantic is back, and with plenty of buzz for an expansion team in Halifax. The Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 fans r...
Jul 28, 2023
Hyun-Jin Ryu to return to Blue Jays rotation against Orioles on Tuesday
Hyun-Jin Ryu is set to make his long-awaited return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation. Manager John Schneider says Ryu will be the Blue Jays' starting pitcher against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday....
Jul 28, 2023
'Pressure is excitement for me:' Raptors rookie Gradey Dick welcomes the spotlight
TORONTO - Gradey Dick doesn't shy away from the spotlight. Rather than lay low before training camp, the 19-year-old Toronto Raptors' 2023 first-round draft pick continues to win over the NBA team's f...
Jul 28, 2023
CF Montreal acquires 19-year-old defender Alvarez from Pachuca of Liga MX
MONTREAL - CF Montral has acquired central defender Fernando Alvarez via permanent transfer from C.F. Pachuca of Mexico's Liga MX. The Major League Soccer club and Alvarez have agreed to a contract th...
Jul 28, 2023
Juventus removed from European competition by UEFA for financial wrongdoing
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Juventus had its place in European competition this season removed by UEFA because of a false accounting case that had already taken the club out of Champions League qualifica...
Jul 28, 2023