Category Archives: Sports
Kyle Dubas: Long Lightning playoff run no comfort for Maple Leafs
MONTREAL - Kyle Dubas didn't get any satisfaction watching the Tampa Bay Lightning climb within two wins of a third consecutive Stanley Cup. If anything, the fact his Toronto Maple Leafs had the two-t...
Jul 06, 2022
Former NHL defenceman Bryan Marchment dies at 53
MONTREAL - Former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died unexpectedly Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53. Longtime agent Rick Curran confirmed Marchment's death to The Associated Press. Mar...
Jul 06, 2022
NHL's 2022-23 season to begin in Europe, first games in Canada come five days later
The upcoming NHL regular season will start in Europe, with the first games in Canada not coming for another five days. The NHL announced its 2022-23 schedule Wednesday, with the Nashville Predators an...
Jul 06, 2022
Veteran Italian defender Domenico Criscito ready for MLS challenge with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Lorenzo Insigne may hog the headlines, but fellow Italian Domenico Criscito is expected to play a key role of his own with Toronto FC. The 35-year-old is being counted on to help bolster a T...
Jul 06, 2022
Lions, Blue Bombers clash in battle of undefeated CFL clubs
It's been quite the start to the season for Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions. The Victoria-born Rourke has been stellar for the unbeaten Lions (3-0). The former Ohio University st...
Jul 06, 2022
Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. multi-year contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. The deal was first reported last week. The six-foot-eight Porter was a key piece of the Golden St...
Jul 06, 2022
Canadian curlers John Morris, Shannon Birchard partner in mixed doubles
John Morris and Shannon Birchard have joined forces in mixed doubles curling. Morris, who won Olympic mixed doubles gold with Kaitlyn Lawes in 2018 and also competed with Rachel Homan in Beijing in Fe...
Jul 06, 2022
Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios next
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Normally so relentless from point to point, Rafael Nadal occasionally would watch as a ball off the racket of Taylor Fritz landed in during the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Winci...
Jul 06, 2022
Coach Bob Bradley says Lorenzo Insigne's Toronto FC debut to be delayed by injury
Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says a calf injury will likely delay Italian star Lorenzo Insigne's debut until July 23. The former Napoli captain and fellow Italian Domenico Criscito have been waiting f...
Jul 06, 2022
Edmonton Elks add Watson, Lyles and Scarlett to practice roster
EDMONTON - American linebacker Tre Watson has found a new home. Watson joined the Edmonton Elks practice roster Wednesday. He was released by Montreal on Monday after starting in the Alouettes' first ...
Jul 06, 2022