Category Archives: Sports
Raptors sign guard Jared Rhoden, finalize training camp roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden, the team announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the signing, the Raptors have finalized their training camp roster w...
Sep 26, 2025
New Orleans may be sinking but Tragically Hip high on the Canadian women's rugby team
The Tragically Hip guitarist Rob Baker has added his voice to those behind the Canadian women's rugby team with a message of support Friday on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final against host England...
Sep 26, 2025
Collaros returns from head injury to lead Bombers against East-leading Ticats
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is looking forward to having a laser-focused Zach Collaros back on the field. Collaros missed the Blue Bombers' past two games with a head injury, but the starting quarterbac...
Sep 26, 2025
'Like a kid at the candy store:' Thompson remembered for love of football, Edmonton
EDMONTON - Larry Thompson loved football and Edmonton. When he purchased the Edmonton Elks CFL franchise a year ago he was, as general manager Ed Hervey says, like a kid in a candy store. A day after ...
Sep 26, 2025
England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) - England win so routinely that one third of its Women's Rugby World Cup squad don't know what defeat feels like. The Red Roses have won 32 games in a row, the greatest winning streak in i...
Sep 26, 2025
'Flower' blooms one last time in Pittsburgh as Marc-Andre Fleury takes a final bow for the Penguins
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) - There was a time when Marc-Andre Fleury would take days like Friday for granted. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, too. Days when the four players most close...
Sep 26, 2025
Manoah claimed by Braves, Blue Jays recall southpaw reliever Bruihl
TORONTO - Former Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah has been claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves, the Blue Jays said Friday. Manoah was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday. The s...
Sep 26, 2025
Messi's visit to Toronto makes for scarce — and expensive — tickets at BMO Field
TORONTO - Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio laughed when asked whether he was getting more requests for tickets than usual with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in town Saturday. "Yes," he said. "The ans...
Sep 26, 2025
Elks in must-win territory against Riders after struggling to close out tight games
EDMONTON - After struggling to close out tight games this season, the reality for the Edmonton Elks is clear - beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night or pretty much forget about making th...
Sep 26, 2025
Toronto FC coach pays tribute to retiring Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets
TORONTO - Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser paid tribute to Sergio Busquets on Friday after the stylish Inter Miami defensive midfielder announced he is retiring at the end of the season. "Arguably the be...
Sep 26, 2025