Category Archives: Sports
Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards
EDMONTON - There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season. Edmonton Elks wideout Dillon Mitchell believes he will be the fourth, and the f...
May 18, 2023
Canadian men ready for World Rugby Sevens Series relegation playoff in London
The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit. It could also be their last for q...
May 18, 2023
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators
MANIWAKI, Que. - A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators Chief Dylan Whiteduck of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Firs...
May 18, 2023
CFL, Genius Sports, unveil CFL LiveStats data collection system
TORONTO, Kan. - CFL statistics will feature a different look this season. The league, in partnership with Genius Sports, will provide CFL LiveStats, a new data collection system. It will provide offic...
May 18, 2023
Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with injured hip; won 14th title in Paris last year
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January. The owner of a record 14 championships at the clay-cou...
May 18, 2023
Ferreira sparks Dallas to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jess Ferreira scored a goal in each half to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night. Vancouver (3-4-5) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minut...
May 17, 2023
Own-goal sparks Cincinnati to 3-0 victory over Montreal
CINCINNATI (AP) - An own-goal by Joel Waterman in the second minute of play provided the spark, leading FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Luciano Acosta stretched the...
May 17, 2023
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
BOSTON (AP) - Jimmy Butler 35 points, including 23 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednes...
May 17, 2023
Jansen hits three-run walkoff homer in 10th inning as Blue Jays defeat Yankees 3-0
TORONTO - Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-0 walkoff win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. His fourth homer of the season came on a f...
May 17, 2023
Depleted Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls play to scoreless draw
Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls drew 0-0 Wednesday in what was essentially an MLS war of attrition with the two teams missing a combined 20-plus players due to injury, suspension or internationa...
May 17, 2023