Category Archives: Sports
Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season
The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec. 2-...
Nov 07, 2023
Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO - Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right path when he signed his first contract with Toronto FC. Bent, now part of Greg Vanney's coaching staff at ...
Nov 07, 2023
Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate. Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goal...
Nov 07, 2023
NBA Notebook: Brooks enjoying strong start to season with new team Rockets
Dillon Brooks has been a "luxury" for the Houston Rockets, according to new head coach Ime Udoka. Brooks has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 season with his new team. The native of Mississa...
Nov 07, 2023
Captain Lucas Rumball to return to Toronto Arrows for a sixth MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed captain Lucas Rumball, the Major League Rugby franchise's first-ever signing. The 28-year-old flanker returns for a sixth season with his hometown club. Rum...
Nov 07, 2023
Bellingham available for Real Madrid in Champions League match against Braga
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid will have Jude Bellingham available for the Champions League match against Braga on Wednesday, when it will go for its fourth straight win in Group C. Bellingham has been nur...
Nov 07, 2023
Boeser scores two, Hughes nets four points as surging Canucks whip Oilers 6-2
VANCOUVER - Three first-period goals in just under three-and-a-half minutes launched the surging Vancouver Canucks to a 6-2 win over the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. It's Vancouver's fo...
Nov 06, 2023
Without a Fight wins 163rd running of Melbourne Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Irish-bred seven-year-old Without a Fight won the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday ahead of Soulcombe and Sheraz over the 3,200 meters in Australia's most famo...
Nov 06, 2023
NBA roundup: Embiid nets 48 points against Wizards as 76ers roll to 5th straight win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid scored 29 of his season-high 48 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to their fifth straight NBA victory, 146-128 over the Washington Wizards o...
Nov 06, 2023
Only 3 unbeaten teams remain at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Only three teams remain unbeaten after Monday's second day of action at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Swift Current. Scott McDonald's Ontario team leads the seven-t...
Nov 06, 2023