Category Archives: Sports
Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped Canadian lineup had a tougher time getting the job done before pulling away for a 33-5 win over the 12th-ra...
Jul 12, 2025
Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes
EDMONTON - Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women's sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors. Touri...
Jul 12, 2025
Scherzer wins for first time in nearly a year as Blue Jays beat the A's 7-6
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Max Scherzer struck out eight batters and allowed five hits over six innings to win for the first time in nearly a year, and the Toronto Blue Jays scored six unearned ru...
Jul 11, 2025
Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano for a third time to remain undisputed 140-pound champion
NEW YORK (AP) - Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for the third time, winning a majority decision on Friday night to remain the undisputed 140-pound champion. Taylor won by scores of 97-93 on two judge...
Jul 11, 2025
Poor air quality forces CFL to reschedule Riders-Stamps showdown for Saturday
REGINA - A CFL game on Friday between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders was postponed due to poor air quality in Regina. The West Division showdown, featuring the 4-0 Riders and the ...
Jul 11, 2025
Taylor beats Serrano for third time to remain undisputed 140-pound champion
NEW YORK (AP) - Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for the third time, winning a majority decision on Friday night to remain the undisputed 140-pound champion. Taylor won by scores of 97-93 on two judge...
Jul 11, 2025
Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate Matt Olson
ATLANTA (AP) - Ronald Acua Jr. won't participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced Friday by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson. Acua is a starting outfielder for the National League and st...
Jul 11, 2025
Chris Gotterup pounds his way to a 61 and leads the Scottish Open
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a 9-under 61 and wound up with ...
Jul 11, 2025
Veteran Reggie Stubblefield to make first CFL start in over a year for Ticats
HAMILTON - It's been a long road back for Reggie Stubblefield. Stubblefield will make his Hamilton debut Saturday night when the Tiger-Cats (2-2) host the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4). The 26-year-old Ameri...
Jul 11, 2025
Canada's Sarah Mitton wins bronze at Diamond League stop in Monaco
MONACO - Canada's Sarah Mitton placed third in the women's shot put at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday with a throw of 20.00 metres. Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands won with 20.39, and...
Jul 11, 2025