Category Archives: Sports
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
Vallee proves she belongs in elite divers company
CALGARY - After collecting gold Saturday in synchronized diving with teammate Margo Erlam of Saskatoon, Sask., Mia Vallee of Beaconsfield, Que., hoped to get back on the podium Sunday in the individua...
Jun 12, 2022
Floyd Mayweather Jr. touched by Hall of Fame induction
VERONA, N.Y. (AP) - Reduced to tears at a banquet on the eve of his big day, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, just a tinge of emotion in his voic...
Jun 12, 2022
Corey Conners wins Rivermead Cup low Canadian at RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - Corey Conners won a trophy at the RBC Canadian Open for the first time of his career. But it's not the one he really wanted. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., fired an 8-under 62 in the final ro...
Jun 12, 2022