Category Archives: Sports
Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - The sheer audacity. The simple execution. And then ... delirium. Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot known as a "Panenka" in...
Dec 06, 2022
Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo isn't in the starting lineup for Portugal's match against Switzerland on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The move came a day after his coach express...
Dec 06, 2022
Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed t...
Dec 06, 2022
Canadian men's curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024
REGINA - The Canadian men's curling championship is returning to Regina. Curling Canada announced Tuesday that the 2024 Brier will take place March 1-10 at the Brandt Centre. Saskatchewan's capital ha...
Dec 06, 2022
Star B.C. Lions receiver Burnham announces retirement after eight-year CFL career
VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions star receiver Bryan Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 rec...
Dec 06, 2022
Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims
Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price is apologizing to the victims of the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearm rights group in the days leading up to the ann...
Dec 06, 2022
Impressions of Qatar: A World Cup like no other, just like the country itself
DOHA - Qatar has been no ordinary FIFA World Cup. More like a one-of-a-kind tournament in a one-of-a-kind country. With eight stadiums within one hour of each, either in or around Doha, the men's socc...
Dec 06, 2022
Jays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named the winner of the Tip O'Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year. The award, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of F...
Dec 06, 2022
Wilfried Nancy leaves CF Montreal to take over as head coach of the Columbus Crew
MONTREAL - Wilfried Nancy, a finalist for MLS coach of the year, has left CF Montreal to take over the Columbus Crew. The 45-year-old Nancy succeeds Caleb Porter, who was fired one day after the regul...
Dec 06, 2022
England rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run
LONDON (AP) - England coach Eddie Jones was fired on Tuesday, less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup. Jones, who took charge after the 2015 World Cup, led England to the final of the tournament...
Dec 06, 2022