Category Archives: Sports
Driver dies in 7-car crash ahead of Nürburgring race featuring Max Verstappen
NRBURG, Germany (AP) - A driver has died following a crash in an endurance sportscar race on Saturday at the Nrburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, where four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstapp...
Apr 18, 2026
Toronto FC tallies late to salvage 3-3 draw with visiting Austin FC
TORONTO - Kobe Franklin had hoped his first career MLS goal would be a game winner, but the defender was still satisfied that he helped Toronto FC salvage a 3-3 draw against Austin FC on Saturday afte...
Apr 18, 2026
NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation a...
Apr 18, 2026
Fans travel to support Raptors in Cleveland for playoff opener against Cavaliers
CLEVELAND - Even though he was wearing camouflage, there was no missing Arno Yellowman at Rocket Arena. Yellowman was decked out head-to-toe in a camo-coloured Raptors costume before the Cleveland Cav...
Apr 18, 2026
Raptors looking for answers after 126-113 loss to Cavaliers in Game 1
CLEVELAND - There was a short list of things that went well for the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Scottie Barnes had 21 points and seve...
Apr 18, 2026
Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their hype videos are doing things a little differently this time. There's no thumping bass or blaring beats in the promotional reels on social media....
Apr 18, 2026
Oilers open playoffs against Ducks team built on speed, skill and youth
EDMONTON - When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs. Back then...
Apr 18, 2026
Whit Fraser talks career, hockey and Governor General coverage in new book
OTTAWA - For Whit Fraser, it all started with a leap of faith - taking a job in Canada's Far North. The former journalist and husband of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was hired by the CBC to work in Iqaluit - ...
Apr 18, 2026
Whit Fraser talks career, hockey and Governor General coverage in new book
OTTAWA - For Whit Fraser, it all started with a leap of faith - taking a job in Canada's Far North. The former journalist and husband of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was hired by the CBC to work in Iqaluit - ...
Apr 18, 2026
'We have to get behind the team': Whitecaps fans rally as relocation rumours swirl
VANCOUVER - Barry Walker has spent every Vancouver Whitecaps game this season leading fan chants and holding up signs that read "STAY CAPS STAY." The 75-year-old superfan said the posters replace the ...
Apr 17, 2026