Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Blue Jays unveil new Rogers Centre renovation plans for 100 level
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled detailed plans for Phase 2 of its Rogers Centre renovations. The current 100-level seating bowl and structure will be fully demolished at the end of the 2...
Jul 27, 2023
Thanks to Nigeria's upset win, Canada now finds itself in Women's World Cup logjam
PERTH, Australia - After a wild night in Perth, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to its training base in Melbourne on Thursday to prepare for what is now a do-or-die match against Australia a...
Jul 27, 2023
Canada's Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canada's Summer McIntosh won gold in the women's 200-metre butterfly at the World Aquatics Championship on Thursday. The 16-year-old from Toronto touched the wall in 2 minutes, 4.06 s...
Jul 27, 2023
De Grasse working back to form as athletes in program succeeding on multiple levels
Andre De Grasse is keeping patient in search of his old form. The six-time Olympic medallist and reigning 200-metre Olympic champion entered this year coming off a trying 2022 season dealing with a fo...
Jul 27, 2023
Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United ...
Jul 26, 2023
CF Montreal blanked by DC United 1-0, miss chance to book knockout stage ticket
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's Leagues Cup knockout stage hopes are out of their control after losing 1-0 to DC United in their second and final group stage match at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening. Erik ...
Jul 26, 2023
Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) - Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in pra...
Jul 26, 2023
Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the NL West ...
Jul 26, 2023
Veteran DL Shawn Lemon excited to join Alouettes as journey through CFL continues
MONTREAL - New Montreal Alouettes signing Shawn Lemon is one team away from being a member of every CFL franchise, and he says he's fine with it staying that way for a while. The 34-year-old defensive...
Jul 26, 2023
Flames sign first-round draft pick Samuel Honzek to entry-level contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed 2023 first-round pick Samuel Honzek to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Wednesday carries an average annual value of US$950,000 at the NH...
Jul 26, 2023