Category Archives: Sports

Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe
Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization. McMahon will continue to...
Jun 17, 2022

Tortorella hired to revitalize dormant Philadelphia Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers selected John Tortorella for their coaching vacancy on Friday, the latest veteran tasked with stopping the franchise's 47-year Stanley Cup title drought. To...
Jun 17, 2022

Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2022

For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal
MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...
Jun 17, 2022

Canadian Wiggins a massive part of Warriors' fourth NBA title in eight years
The first eight years of Andrew Wiggins' NBA career came and went without a chance to prove himself on the league's biggest stage. Languishing in Minnesota before joining a retooling Golden State Warr...
Jun 16, 2022

Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
BOSTON (AP) - The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 poin...
Jun 16, 2022

Toronto Argonauts hold on for season-opening 20-19 home victory over Alouettes
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson hit newcomer Brandon Banks with a second-half TD strike as the Toronto Argonauts held on for a season-opening 20-19 home win over the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday ni...
Jun 16, 2022

Hadwin leads US Open as McIlroy makes statement with clubs
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) - Adam Hadwin wasn't officially in the U.S. Open until eight days ago. He walked off The Country Club on Thursday with his best score ever in a major for a one-shot lead. With th...
Jun 16, 2022

Canadiens trade Shea Weber to Golden Knights for forward Evgenii Dadonov
MONTREAL - Shea Weber has played his final game in a Montreal Canadiens' sweater. And maybe his last game in the NHL. Weber missed the entire 2021-22 season with foot and ankle injuries that have put ...
Jun 16, 2022

Vancouver, Toronto among host cities for 2026 World Cup, Edmonton snubbed
VANCOUVER - The 2026 World Cup is coming to Vancouver and Toronto, but fans in Edmonton will miss out when Canada, the U.S. and Mexico co-host the men's soccer tournament. FIFA announced Thursday that...
Jun 16, 2022