Category Archives: Sports

Man convicted in killing of ex-Texas Tech basketball star
DALLAS (AP) - A jury convicted a 25-year-old man of capital murder Friday in the killing of former Texas Tech basketball star Andre Emmett, who had brief stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and New Jers...
Sep 16, 2022

Bouchard leaves match with injury, Marino defeated at Chennai Open
CHENNAI, India - Eugenie Bouchard left her doubles semifinal with an injury while Rebecca Marino was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the singles draw Friday at the Chennai Open tennis tournament. B...
Sep 16, 2022

Canada to play two pre-World Cup warm-ups in Europe without captain Atiba Hutchinson
TORONTO - Canada will be without talismanic captain Atiba Hutchinson for World Cup warm-ups later this month against Qatar and Uruguay. A bone bruise has sidelined the 39-year-old Besiktas midfielder,...
Sep 16, 2022

Pressure off CF Montreal with MLS playoff position all but secured
MONTREAL - With CF Montreal's rain-soaked win over Chicago on Tuesday evening at Stade Saputo, the club has done enough to secure home field advantage for the first round of the Major League Soccer Pl...
Sep 16, 2022

Jets remove 'C' from Wheeler, will play next season without a captain
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have removed the "C" from Blake Wheeler's jersey and will play the next NHL season without a captain. Jets head coach Rick Bowness, who took over behind the bench in the o...
Sep 16, 2022

Toronto FC visits Orlando, knowing its playoff hopes could end in the Florida heat
The door will likely slam this weekend on Toronto FC's faint post-season hopes. But the rebuilding continues at TFC. Thirteenth-place Toronto (9-15-7, 34 points) visits fifth-place Orlando City (12-12...
Sep 16, 2022

Wynn's goal is always to be disruptive and get to the opposing quarterback
HAMILTON - The defensive formations and schemes in pro football are detailed and complicated but the ultimate goal for Dylan Wynn has never wavered. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive tackle's main pri...
Sep 16, 2022

Many high-level athletes struggle with 'unravelling of identity' in retirement
Kaetlyn Osmond has been like a boat adrift at sea. Four years after retiring from competition, the world figure skating champion says she's just now starting to find her feet as a former athlete. "Def...
Sep 16, 2022

Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner. Fowler, whose last victory...
Sep 15, 2022

MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) - For the big leaguers who saw him play, Roberto Clemente was a breathtaking talent and unmistakable force on the field who made a powerful impact on young ballplayers. His selfless huma...
Sep 15, 2022