Category Archives: Sports
Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level. Abruzzese ha...
Jul 31, 2023
Canadiens sign forward Jesse Ylonen to one-year, two-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Jesse Ylonen, the team announced Monday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ylonen ...
Jul 31, 2023
Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women's World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland
Brisbane, Australia (AP) - Pre-tournament underdog Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup. The Super Falcons finished second in ...
Jul 31, 2023
Australian star Sam Kerr starts on bench against Canada at FIFA Women's World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia - Australian striker Sam Kerr, sidelined by injury for the first two games of the FIFA Women's World Cup, started on the bench in Monday's do-or-die Group B finale against Canada....
Jul 31, 2023
Canada, Australia square off at Women's World Cup with tournament future on the line
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's future at the FIFA Women's World Cup is on the line today Down Under. The seventh-ranked Canadians take on No. 10-ranked Australia in Melbourne in the final round of Gr...
Jul 31, 2023
'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
CALGARY - Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood. The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyze...
Jul 31, 2023
Linda Caicedo has lit up Women's World Cup, but exhaustion is a concern
SYDNEY (AP) - Linda Caicedo is fast-becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women's World Cup to date. Her stunning goal to set up Colombia's shock 2-1 win on Sunday over Germany, one of the tournam...
Jul 30, 2023
Whitecaps rally to tip Galaxy 2-1 in Leagues Cup, advance to round of 32
CARSON, Calif. - Vanni Sartini served up several pre-game reasons why his Vancouver Whitecaps would be hard-pressed to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday and advance to the round of 32 in the inaug...
Jul 30, 2023
Defence leads Montreal Alouettes to 25-18 win over Calgary Stampeders
MONTREAL - Cornerback Kabion Ento scored the only touchdown of the game off an interception as the Montreal Alouettes beat the Calgary Stampeders 25-18 at Molson Stadium on Sunday. The Alouettes empha...
Jul 30, 2023
Atlas FC downs Toronto FC 1-0 in Leagues Cup; Dunfield falls to 0-6 as TFC coach
Toronto FC's first taste of Leagues Cup action lasted just two matches. And the struggling Major League Soccer club's ugly goal drought continued to grow. Jordy Caicedo scored in the second minute as ...
Jul 30, 2023