Category Archives: Sports
Calgary's Thomson makes good first impression in first pro round at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - You wouldn't know that Hunter Thomson was playing his first professional round of golf. It certainly didn't feel any different to him. The 21-year-old from Calgary fired a 3-under 67 on Thur...
Jun 05, 2025
Blue Jays catcher Heineman putting up impressive numbers in backup role
TORONTO - Catcher Tyler Heineman has made the most of his opportunities in a backup role with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. He was at it again Thursday with a two-hit, three-RBI performance that ...
Jun 05, 2025
Oilers better prepared for Panthers' physical play in this year's final: Knoblauch
TORONTO - Kris Knoblauch pushed back at the notion his team had been bullied in last year's Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers head coach also agreed the group is better suited to face the Florida...
Jun 05, 2025
Bichette homers as Blue Jays use 14-hit attack in 9-1 rout of Phillies
TORONTO - Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Myles Straw...
Jun 05, 2025
'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL
VANCOUVER - There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year - her first game as a professional soccer player, her first call up to Canada's senior women's team. And on Tuesday, Ward became th...
Jun 05, 2025
Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d'Or contenders on Thursday by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal. The 17-year-old Yamal outsh...
Jun 05, 2025
NHL teams in states with no income tax have economic advantage, professor says
The hot-button topic of whether NHL teams based in states without income tax have an advantage is well and alive again. The Panthers' third straight trip to the Stanley Cup final means a team from the...
Jun 05, 2025
Alouettes enter CFL season with unfinished business: 'Get that revenge'
MONTREAL - Tyrice Beverette has some unfinished business after what transpired last year. The Montreal Alouettes star linebacker watched the Toronto Argonauts hoist their 19th Grey Cup to end last sea...
Jun 05, 2025
Kapanen making most of chance with Oilers in run to Cup final: 'Best days of my life'
EDMONTON - Kasperi Kapanen cut through the neutral zone, knifed past a pair of flat-footed defenders, avoided a desperate poke check - and then chimed the puck off Sergei Bobrovsky's left post. The Ed...
Jun 05, 2025
'Significant number' of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps say "a significant number" of players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after visiting Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. The Major Le...
Jun 05, 2025