Category Archives: Sports
Bianca Andreescu ousted from Wimbledon women's singles by Ons Jabeur
WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom - Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated in the third round of Wimbledon women's singles Saturday in a three-set loss to Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Jabeur, last year's Wimbledo...
Jul 08, 2023
Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France in last attempt at outright record
LIMOGES, France - Mark Cavendish will have to share the record for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Competing in his final season, the most successful sprinter in Tour history crashed out...
Jul 08, 2023
US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season
CHICAGO (AP) - Days before heading to her fourth World Cup, Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday she'll retire at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season. Rapinoe, 38, made the announcement o...
Jul 08, 2023
Argonauts trade Canadian defensive lineman Acheampong to Elks
EDMONTON - The Toronto Argonauts have dealt defensive lineman Sam Acheampong to the Edmonton Elks for a draft pick and rights to a negotiation-list player. The Argonauts get a fifth-round pick in next...
Jul 08, 2023
Blue Jays' outfielder Springer on paternity list, Lukes activated from triple-A
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder George Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A. Lukes has appeared in 23 games for Toronto this season with three ...
Jul 08, 2023
Blue Bombers pull ahead in second half to defeat Stampeders 24-11
WINNIPEG - Rasheed Bailey's nine-yard touchdown catch after a Calgary Stampeders' turnover broke a third-quarter tie and helped boost the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 24-11 victory on Friday. With the g...
Jul 07, 2023
Canada tops Argentina to set date with U.S. in FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals
LEN, Mexico - Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals. Aaliyah ...
Jul 07, 2023
Bailey Tardy brings her best to Pebble Beach for early lead at US Women's Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Bailey Tardy picked a good time and a beautiful location to play her best golf. Tardy made eagle on the par-5 sixth hole at Pebble Beach for the second straight day as part...
Jul 07, 2023
Whit Merrifield and Alek Manoah lead the Blue Jays to a 12-2 victory over the Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Whit Merrifield homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Toronto improved to 15-5 against...
Jul 07, 2023
Cameron Young leads John Deere Classic by 2, seeking long-awaited first tour win
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Cameron Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the John Deere Classic and put himself into position to erase an unwelcome distinction from his ...
Jul 07, 2023