Category Archives: Sports
Canada marks two years of single-game sports betting with concerns from researchers
Canadian researchers are raising concerns about the lack of health data as well as the long-term effects related to single-game and in-play sports gambling across the country. Statistics Canada last c...
Sep 05, 2023
The leading storylines ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. The big kickoff is on Friday
France may never have a better chance to win a Rugby World Cup. The same for Ireland. New Zealand and defending champion South Africa - the tournament's two most successful teams - can't ever be count...
Sep 05, 2023
Canada sets sights on success on World Cup stage with goal of Olympic berth complete
The goal of earning an Olympic berth is checked off, but that's not where it ends in the mind of Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez. Canada qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2000 foll...
Sep 05, 2023
PWHL Ottawa makes first three signings with trio of Canadian Olympians
OTTAWA - A trio of Canadian Olympians are the first players to sign on with the Professional Women's Hockey League's Ottawa franchise, the league announced Tuesday. Forwards Emily Clark and Brianne Je...
Sep 05, 2023
Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate places pitcher Alek Manoah on temporarily inactive list
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been placed on the temporarily inactive list by the team's Triple-A affiliate. The move by the Buffalo Bisons opens a roster spot as Mano...
Sep 05, 2023
Montreal Alouettes sign former third-round NFL draft pick Damontre Moore
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive lineman Damontre Moore, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Moore, 30, was drafted in the third round...
Sep 05, 2023
Serbia moves into World Cup semifinals by beating Lithuania, which had just topped the U.S.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Lithuania beat the U.S. at the 1998 world championships, then failed to medal. Lithuania then beat the U.S. again at the 2004 Olympics, then failed to medal. And history wil...
Sep 05, 2023
With the Obamas and Biebers, Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Judge, the US Open stars aren't just on court
NEW YORK (AP) - Coco Gauff glanced up at one of the 35-foot-wide video boards high atop Arthur Ashe Stadium during a U.S. Open match last week and caught a glimpse of celebrity couple Justin and Haile...
Sep 05, 2023
Spanish soccer federation fires women's national team coach Jorge Vilda amid Rubiales controversy
MADRID (AP) - The Spanish soccer federation fired women's national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than three weeks after his team won the Women's World Cup title and amid the controversy invo...
Sep 05, 2023
USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach Basketball World Cup semifinals
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup, bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion. Mikal Bridges scored 14 ...
Sep 05, 2023