Category Archives: Sports
Wind blows Canada's way in SailGP Chicago while U.S. struggles
Phil Robertson's Team Canada bounced back from a capsize earlier in the week to win two of three fleet races Saturday and take the lead in the United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan. W...
Jun 18, 2022
U.S. Open: For Thomas, honestly is a costly policy
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) - Justin Thomas wanted to honor the spirit of the game. His reward: a chunky wedge from a bad lie and a big fat bogey on the scorecard. The PGA champion's drive on the fourth hol...
Jun 18, 2022
Capitals' Backstrom undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom underwent invasive surgery on his left hip, a move that could sideline him long term but is designed to give him a chance to continue playing hockey. The C...
Jun 18, 2022
Aaron Hicks' RBI double the difference as Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-0
TORONTO - Aaron Hicks drove in three runs with a double and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Jameson Taillon (8-1) pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for...
Jun 18, 2022
Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen takes pole for Montreal Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Red Bull's Max Verstappen took the pole position for Sunday's Montreal Grand Prix in a soggy qualifying battle against the elements. The Formula One championship leader and winner in Baku, ...
Jun 18, 2022
Formula One teams say timing of FIA's decision to act on "porpoising" was poor
MONTREAL - Most Formula One teams were in the air en route to Montreal when their sport's governing body announced it was stepping in to counter the troublesome bouncing of cars. Teams arrived Thursda...
Jun 18, 2022
Canada's Wilkerson, Bukovec reach world championship beach volleyball final
ROME - Toronto beach volleyball players Brandie Wilkerson and Sophie Bukovec have advanced to the women's world championship final in Rome. The Canadian duo downed Germany's Svenja Mueller and Cinja T...
Jun 18, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has Tommy John surgery
TORONTO - Hyun-Jin Ryu's Tommy John surgery has been completed, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Saturday. Ryu is expected to be out for 12 to 18 months following the procedure. Tommy John surgery, for...
Jun 18, 2022
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh claims world championship silver
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Toronto teenager Summer McIntosh earned a silver medal in the women's 400-metre freestyle at the world championship Saturday. The 15-year-old was second to veteran swimmer Katie Le...
Jun 18, 2022
Canada's Aurelie Rivard wins gold at world para swimming championships
MADEIRA, Portugal - Canada's Aurelie Rivard won her second title of the world para swimming championships on Friday, finishing first in the women's 100-metre freestyle S10 race at the Penteada Olympic...
Jun 17, 2022