Category Archives: Sports
Still not at 100 per cent, De Grasse might shut down season and focus on next year
TORONTO - Despite Andre De Grasse's sizzling anchor leg that secured Canada a thrilling relay victory at the world track and field championships, the sprint star still isn't feeling back at full healt...
Jul 28, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays announce Rogers Centre to get massive overhaul
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are determined to modernize Rogers Centre. Team president Mark Shapiro announced on Thursday that the Blue Jays would be making major renovations to their downtown ball...
Jul 28, 2022
Toronto Raptors add Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez to roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Juancho Hernangomez. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported the deal is for one year. The six-foot-nine, 214-pound Madrid native averaged 3.3 poi...
Jul 28, 2022
Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens' coaching staff as assistant
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have named former NHL defenceman Stephane Robidas as an assistant coach on Martin St. Louis' staff. The 45-year old Robidas spent last season as head coach of the Mag...
Jul 28, 2022
Pujols leads Cardinals past Blue Jays 6-1, makes St. Louis history
TORONTO - Albert Pujols had a three-run homer and made Cardinals' history as St. Louis beat the Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak. The likely Hall of Famer singled in ...
Jul 27, 2022
Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL
Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is angry about the testimony of Canadian hockey officials at a parliamentary hearing looking into the handling of recent assault allegations. Carcillo filed a stateme...
Jul 27, 2022
Embattled Hockey Canada head says world juniors will go on as planned
OTTAWA - Embattled Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Scott Smith says his organization will fulfil its duty as host at next month's world junior hockey tournament in Edmonton. Smith ...
Jul 27, 2022
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...
Jul 27, 2022
Ticats set to open stretch of six straight contests versus East Division teams
This marks a very important stretch for Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton (1-5) will play six straight games, and seven of its next eight, against East Division competition, starting Th...
Jul 27, 2022
Veteran Canadian receiver Durant to make Hamilton debut versus Alouettes
HAMILTON - The wait is finally over for Lemar Durant. The veteran slotback will make his 2022 debut Thursday night when Hamilton (1-5) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-4). The six-foot-two, 218-pound V...
Jul 27, 2022