Category Archives: Sports
Postponed MLS game between Whitecaps and Rapids recheduled for Sept. 27
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver Whitecaps' game in Colorado that was postponed last week due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. The Whitecaps will face the Rapids in Major League Soccer action on Sept...
Jun 28, 2023
Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed recently acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, US$6.2-million deal. The Flames announced the deal a day after acquiring Sharangovich in a trade wi...
Jun 28, 2023
NHL salary cap to increase by $1 million per team for 2023-24 season
TORONTO - NHL teams will operate with a salary cap of US$83.5 million in 2023-24, a modest increase of $1 million over this past season. The NHL and NHL Players' Association also announced a salary fl...
Jun 28, 2023
UConn introduces Siberian husky pup Jonathan XV as the school's next mascot
STORRS, Conn. (AP) - The University of Connecticut officials welcomed a new celebrity on Wednesday, and they say he's a very good boy. Jonathan XV is a 2-month old Siberian husky who will take over as...
Jun 28, 2023
Gymnastics star Simone Biles returning to competition in August in first meet since 2020 Olympics
Simone Biles is back. The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition at the U.S. Classic outside Chicago in early August, her first event since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. USA Gymnastics announc...
Jun 28, 2023
Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season
As the defending Grey Cup champion the Toronto Argonauts' start to the 2023 season isn't surprising. But how they've done it certainly is. Toronto (2-0) hosts the B.C. Lions (3-0) at BMO Field on Mond...
Jun 28, 2023
Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as coach of Canadian men’s basketball team
TORONTO - Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is replacing former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Wed...
Jun 28, 2023
Bedard will likely go first, who follows and where will they go at NHL draft?
NASHVILLE - The NHL Awards ceremony held inside Bridgestone Arena on Monday night served up a casual country, chummy comedic vibe. Expect things to be more businesslike when the NHL entry draft takes ...
Jun 28, 2023
No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0
TORONTO - Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Opener Ryan Walker survived a nervous first in...
Jun 27, 2023
Canada ties Guadeloupe 2-2 after giving up late goal in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
TORONTO - A late stoppage time own goal from Jacen Russell-Rowe allowed Guadeloupe to draw Canada 2-2 in its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener on Tuesday at BMO Field. Lucas Cavallini scored for Canada, with t...
Jun 27, 2023