Category Archives: Sports

Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings
The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to F...
Jun 09, 2023

Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye
Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fond...
Jun 09, 2023

Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw
TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff. Neville is a forme...
Jun 09, 2023

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-cour...
Jun 09, 2023

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
CALGARY - There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The ca...
Jun 09, 2023

B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 25-15 to open 2023 CFL season
CALGARY - Dominique Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in Thursday's CFL season-opener. Rhymes picke...
Dave Barry Jun 08, 2023

Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night. Florida's Matthew T...
Jun 08, 2023

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep
ATLANTA (AP) - Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night. Orlan...
Jun 08, 2023

Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday ...
Jun 08, 2023

Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros 3-2 for third straight win
TORONTO - Jose Berrios delivered a quality start and the Blue Jays' three-run fifth inning held up as Toronto edged the Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday night. Brandon Belt drove in Matt Chapman with a ...
Jun 08, 2023