Category Archives: Sports
Canadian judoka Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard wins gold at Zagreb Grand Prix
ZAGREB, Croatia - Canada's Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard won the gold medal in the women's under-63-kilogram category Saturday at the Zagreb Grand Prix judo tournament. The Montreal native was awarded g...
Jul 16, 2022
Herta takes pole position at Honda Indy Toronto qualifying, Canadian DeFrancesco 12th
TORONTO - Colton Herta has taken pole position at the Honda Indy Toronto. Herta won qualifying on Saturday afternoon in 59.2698 seconds. Three-time Honda Indy champion Scott Dixon was second in 59.359...
Jul 16, 2022
Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Many Somalis are reacting with horror - and a sense of understanding - at British runner Mo Farah's tale of being trafficked to Britain as a child and forced to look after ot...
Jul 16, 2022
12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 8-3 win in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robbie Ray struck out 12 without a walk over 6 2/3 innings, rookie All-Star center fielder Julio Rodrguez hit a grand slam and the Seattle Mariners extended their longest winni...
Jul 15, 2022
Unbeaten Blue Bombers survive scare to beat Stampeders 26-19
WINNIPEG - Carlton Agudosi caught two touchdown passes in his CFL debut to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain the league's only unbeaten team after a tense 26-19 victory over the Calgary Stampeders...
Jul 15, 2022
Chez Reavie has late eagle, leads Barracuda Championship
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) - Chez Reavie holed a long chip shot for eagle on the par-5 sixth hole and took a three-point lead Friday in the Barracuda Championship. Reavie had a 19-point round in the modifie...
Jul 15, 2022
Hernandez and Chapman hit three-run homers to power Blue Jays to 8-1 win over Royals
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernandez and Matt Chapman hit three-run homers and Alek Manoah threw seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Friday night at Rogers Centre...
Jul 15, 2022
Toronto Argonauts remain very wary of short-handed Roughriders defence
HALIFAX - McLeod Bethel-Thompson isn't breathing any easier about facing a short-handed Saskatchewan Roughriders defence. The CFL's top-ranked defence will be without starting defensive linemen Pete R...
Jul 15, 2022
Maple Leafs sign forward Calle Järnkrok to four-year, $8.4-million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Calle Jrnkrok to a four-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.1 million. The 30-year-old had 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 66 g...
Jul 15, 2022
Driver Alex Palou offers no insight into contract dispute with Ganassi or McLaren
TORONTO - Besides trying to win an IndyCar title with Chip Ganassi Racing this season, Alex Palou's future remains unclear. Palou, the reigning IndyCar Series champion, offered little comment on Frida...
Jul 15, 2022