Category Archives: Sports
'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
Hodges earns first PGA tour victory going wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Lee Hodges shot a 67 in Sunday's final round for a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open and his first tour victory. He set tournament records with a 260 and a seven-stroke win. Hodges,...
Jul 30, 2023
Cejka wins playoff with Harrington at wet and windy Senior British Open
BRIDGEND, Wales (AP) - Germany's Alex Cejka prevailed over Ireland's Padraig Harrington on the second playoff hole to win the Senior British Open at Royal Porthcawl on Sunday. Cejka birdied the second...
Jul 30, 2023
U.S. veteran Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women's World Cup while savoring final days in spotlight
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women's World Cup, even if it means she's not on the field as much as she'd like to be. The outspoken 38-year-old known f...
Jul 30, 2023
Blue Jays get reliever Jordan Hicks in trade with Cardinals
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Right-handed pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse...
Jul 30, 2023
Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women's World Cup
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) - Morocco made history in multiple ways during its 1-0 victory over South Korea in the Women's World Cup on Sunday. Defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a...
Jul 30, 2023