Category Archives: Sports
Hernandez hits two homers to power Blue Jays to x-x victory over Phillies
TORONTO - Ross Stripling allowed two hits over seven strong innings and Teoscar Hernandez smashed two homers to give Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider an 8-2 victory in his debut agains...
Jul 13, 2022
Vingegaard seizes Tour lead after 1st big mountain stage
COL DU GRANON, France (AP) - The first big mountain stage shook things up at the Tour de France as defending champion Tadej Pogacar wilted toward the end of Wednesday's 11th stage and lost the yellow ...
Jul 13, 2022
10 unvaccinated Royals players skipping trip to Toronto
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren't vacci...
Jul 13, 2022
Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency
Recent Stanley Cup winners spent the first day of NHL free agency re-signing key players to long-term contracts. The reigning champion Colorado Avalanche brought back big defender Josh Manson and sign...
Jul 13, 2022
Blue Bombers host Stampeders in battle of CFL's lone remaining unbeaten teams
Another week, another undefeated rival on the schedule for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (5-0) will host the Calgary Stampeders (4-0) at IG Field on Friday night. It's the seco...
Jul 13, 2022
Riders defensive lineman Marino apologizes for hit on Ottawa QB Masoli
HALIFAX - Defensive lineman Garrett Marino and the Saskatchewan Roughriders both apologized Wednesday for Marino's low hit on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli last week, with Marino adding...
Jul 13, 2022
World golf ranking helps Canada's Conners prepare for majors like this week's Open
Becoming one of the top 30 male golfers in the world has changed how Corey Conners plans his year, especially how he prepares for majors. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, ...
Jul 13, 2022
De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has climbed the medal podium in every one of his individual Olympic and world championship races, but the 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., faces one of his stiffest...
Jul 13, 2022
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022