Category Archives: Sports
RBC Canadian Open finds success despite LIV Golf Invitational challenge
TORONTO - Golf's ability to bring people together - while remaining socially distant and outdoors - raised it to new levels of popularity during the most intense periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. But ...
Jun 13, 2022
Former Raptors star Kyle Lowry to have street named after him in Toronto
TORONTO - Former Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry is getting a street named after him in Toronto. The city announced Monday that Lowry would be among seven people lending their name to a street at Don Mi...
Jun 13, 2022
Olympic champion Warner not feeling pressure as he readies to compete in Canada
VANCOUVER - Even Canada's top athlete has to change diapers. Decathlete Damian Warner has become a recognizable face since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics last summer, but the 32-year-old said he's...
Jun 13, 2022
Alo having choice of softball leagues shows sport's growth
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jocelyn Alo has options, the kind that have eluded women's softball players in the past. Oklahoma's record-setting slugger has been drafted by Athletes Unlimited, which is headed ...
Jun 13, 2022
Canucks sign defenceman Filip Johansson to two-year entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Filip Johansson to a two-year entry-level contract The 22-year-old is coming off his second season with Frolunda HC in the Swedish Hockey Leagu...
Jun 13, 2022
Andreescu advances to second round at Berlin with win over Siniakova
BERLIN - Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu won her first grass-court match of the season with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova in first-round action Monday at the Bett1Open. Andre...
Jun 13, 2022
Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to contract extension through 2023
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed wide receiver Keon Hatcher to a contract extension through the 2023 season. The 27-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma had 17 receptions for 214 yards and two touchdow...
Jun 13, 2022
Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with depression and anxiety. Dokic, who was a Wimbledon semif...
Jun 13, 2022
Mikko Koskinen signs two-year deal in Switzerland after four seasons with Oilers
Mikko Koskinen is saying goodbye to the Edmonton Oilers. Set to become an unrestricted free agent next month, the goaltender has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano, the Swiss club announced Mon...
Jun 13, 2022
Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million bonus
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) - Josef Newgarden wanted to thank the pet service that helped him adopt his 30-pound mutt, Axel, that has become part of his family. The Team Penske driver repaid the shelter -...
Jun 12, 2022