Category Archives: Sports
COC supports national safe-sport inquiry, national fencing execs grilled in Ottawa
Canadian Fencing Federation executives were the latest sport leaders called on the carpet by a parliamentary committee to answer for its safe sport record, while the Canadian Olympic Committee's chief...
Jun 01, 2023
Minnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United has waived Canadian international defender Doneil Henry. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., in December on waivers. Henry finished out the ...
Jun 01, 2023
Goaltender Thomas Milic starring for Thunderbirds at Memorial Cup
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Thomas Milic has a cool, calm presence to him that's been evident both on and off the ice. And the Seattle Thunderbirds star has used it to shine bright at the Memorial Cup. The six-f...
Jun 01, 2023
Pride Toronto director says Bass apology a first step, encourages talk with community
TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste says Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass's apology for supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts on social media was a "first step," but adds it's importa...
Jun 01, 2023
Canada, Mexico face off again in CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship semifinal
The tournament format has changed this year but there is a strong element of deja vu for Canada at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. The young Canadians face Mexico on Friday in the semifina...
Jun 01, 2023
Andreescu advances to third round at French Open with win over wild-card Navarro
PARIS - Canada's Bianca Andreescu has advanced to the third round of the French Open for the first time in her career with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over American wild-card Emma Navarro. Andreescu sc...
Jun 01, 2023
Bichette, Chapman lift Blue Jays over Brewers 3-1; Gausman strikes out 11
TORONTO - Bo Bichette had a solo shot and Matt Chapman a two-run homer in the first inning as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday afternoon. Blue Jays starter Kevin Ga...
Jun 01, 2023
Toronto Rock temporarily move to Mississauga as Hamilton arena is renovated
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Toronto Rock are moving once again, this time only temporarily. The National Lacrosse League franchise announced Thursday that it will move to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre i...
Jun 01, 2023
76ers hope new coach Nick Nurse can lead team to NBA title
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers have named Nick Nurse as their new head coach as the franchise chases its first NBA championship in 41 years. The 76ers hired the 55-year-old Nurse, whom the...
Jun 01, 2023
Treliving says meeting with Matthews his top priority as Maple Leafs GM
TORONTO - Brad Treliving has a long to-do list as the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The No. 1 priority is sitting down with the team's best player. Named the 18th GM in franchise his...
Jun 01, 2023