Category Archives: Sports
Thompson makes consecutive eagles, leads AmEx; Rahm 2 back
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) - PGA Tour rookie Davis Thompson played his first six holes in 7 under, including consecutive eagles, and shot a career-low 10-under 62 at La Quinta on Thursday to take a two-st...
Jan 19, 2023
Rugby Canada bolsters Toronto Arrows by adding to technical staff
TORONTO - The importance of the Toronto Arrows to Canadian rugby was reinforced Thursday with news that Rugby Canada is embedding two of its staff with the Major League Rugby side. Alex Lee will serve...
Jan 19, 2023
Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov's Pride boycott
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Flyers coach John Tortorella defended Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov's decision to cite religious beliefs as his reason to boycott the team's pregame Pride celebration. "Provy di...
Jan 19, 2023
Elks sign veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to one year contract extension.
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to a one-year contract extension. Gainey was fifth on the team with 47 defensive tackles last season, his first in Edmonton, t...
Jan 19, 2023
Henderson, pain-free, leads Korda by 1 in LPGA Tour opener
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Brooke Henderson enjoyed the opening day of a fresh LPGA season a whole lot more than the tough, waning days of last season. Her balky back feeling stronger and swinging a club mo...
Jan 19, 2023
Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to MLS team
VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed knows his new Major League Soccer contract doesn't mean the hard work has come to an end. Moving from the Vancouver Whitecaps' development squad in the MLS Next Pro League to the...
Jan 19, 2023
Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments
MONTREAL - A soccer coach who was fired this month over years-old Twitter comments suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated is publicly apologizing. Sandro Grande was named CF Mo...
Jan 19, 2023
Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC
HAMILTON - Attacking midfielder David Choiniere has signed a new multi-year contract with Forge FC. The 25-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., scored in Forge's 2-0 championship win over Atl...
Jan 19, 2023
Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice US$25,000 after he complained about the officiating in his team's recent 5-4 overtime loss at Toronto. The Maple Leafs had seven p...
Jan 19, 2023
Priestley's 'Offside' paints a complex portrait of former Leafs owner Harold Ballard
TORONTO - Jason Priestley wants Canadians to draw their own conclusions about Harold Ballard, the controversial former owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Priestley is the narrator and director of "Offs...
Jan 19, 2023