Category Archives: Sports
Jonathan Huberdeau agrees to eight-year, $84m extension with Flames
CALGARY - Newly-acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau has agreed to an eight-year, US$84 million extension with the Calgary Flames Thursday. The 29-year-old was a part of the July 22 deal that sent Matt...
Aug 04, 2022
Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernndez homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday...
Aug 04, 2022
Blue Bombers dominate fourth quarter, stay undefeated with 35-20 win over Alouettes
MONTREAL - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kept their perfect season going with a strong fourth quarter push, leaving Percival Molson Stadium with a 35-20 win over the Montreal Alouettes Thursday. Tied 14-1...
Aug 04, 2022
Huh takes big leap off bubble with career-best 61 at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - John Huh wasn't expecting the lowest round of his PGA Tour career Thursday in the Wyndham Championship, and he had no complaints about the score or the timing. Huh made seven o...
Aug 04, 2022
Vancouver Whitecaps waive Argentine defender Erik Godoy
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with defender Erik Godoy. The club announced Thursday the 28-year-old Argentine centre back has cleared waivers. Whitecaps sporting director Axel S...
Aug 04, 2022
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament
MONTREAL (AP) - Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal on Thursday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is therefore not allowed to enter Canada. By t...
Aug 04, 2022
Golfer Doug Barron back in Calgary to defend Shaw Charity Classic title
CALGARY - Back to defend his 2021 Shaw Charity Classic victory, Doug Barron is hoping a few tips from a Canadian golfing icon will help him in that quest. Barron said he has received some recent advic...
Aug 04, 2022
Redblacks look to build on first win as Stampeders come to nation's capital
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks could be catching the Calgary Stampeders at an opportune time. Ottawa (1-6-0) is coming off its first win of the season heading into Friday's game against the Stampeders ...
Aug 04, 2022
Resilient Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff push amid COVID-19 outbreak
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps' road to the playoffs continues to be a bumpy ride. A COVID-19 outbreak has left the 'Caps (7-10-6) short-handed for Friday's crucial home matchup against the Houst...
Aug 04, 2022
Canada's McKay salvages 10-metre diving bronze at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Canada's Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women's 10-metre platform diving at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday, salvaging a medal with her favourite dive. "I'm very ha...
Aug 04, 2022