Category Archives: Sports
John Gay wins second Canadian steeplechase title in final tuneup for world champs
LANGLEY, B.C. - At this time last year, John Gay was chasing down the Olympic 3,000-metre steeplechase standard in a torrential downpour in Montreal with nobody to push him, and no fans to cheer him o...
Jun 24, 2022
Blue Bombers stay unbeaten with 26-12 win over Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson intercepted a Dane Evans' pass for a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 26-12 win Friday over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Blue Bombers (3-0) r...
Jun 24, 2022
Alejandro Kirk homers again as Blue Jays roll past Brewers 9-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Alejandro Kirk went 4 for 4 and homered for the third straight game before leaving with a bruised left hand in the seventh inning of the Toronto Blue Jays' 9-4 victory over the Milwau...
Jun 24, 2022
Hamilton Bulldogs double Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 in Memorial Cup
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Mason McTavish scored twice and had an assist for the Hamilton Bulldogs in a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Memorial Cup on Friday. The Ontario Hockey League champion Bu...
Jun 24, 2022
Hearts in the Air: Lorenzo Insigne gets warm welcome from Toronto FC faithful
TORONTO - Hundreds of pairs of hands came together to form hearts as Toronto FC fans sang and cheered for Lorenzo Insigne. A visibly touched Insigne made the loving gesture right back. Insigne was for...
Jun 24, 2022
Ryder Cup redux: Padraig Harrington leads Steve Stricker in U.S. Senior Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) - Padraig Harrington and Steve Stricker are going at it again on a big stage, and this time they have more say over the outcome at the U.S. Senior Open. The two Ryder Cup captains ...
Jun 24, 2022
Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take 5-shot lead at Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship. The Olympic champion shot a 31 on the front nine at TPC...
Jun 24, 2022
Chun shoots 69 to lead Women's PGA Championship by six strokes
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - In Gee Chun shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to increase her lead to six strokes halfway through the Women's PGA Championship. Chun led by five after the first round, equaling the bigg...
Jun 24, 2022
Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam
It's fitting that one of the first people to reach out to Christian Koloko after he was drafted by Toronto on Thursday was new Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam. The two come from the same town of Douala...
Jun 24, 2022
Canadian women set to usher in new era in goal as Sheridan earns No. 1 spot in net
TORONTO - Kailen Sheridan has been given some big shoes to fill for Canada's women's soccer team. The 26-year-old will be in goal when Canada hosts South Korea in a friendly at BMO Field on Sunday. Al...
Jun 24, 2022