Sports

Argentina in Copa America semifinals, beats Ecuador on penalty kicks

HOUSTON (AP) - Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-hal...

Jul 04, 2024

Federal government to deliver budget money to Paris-bound athletes

CALGARY - The federal government is making good on a budget promise to Canada's athletes as they prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris later this summer. National sport minister Carla ...

Jul 04, 2024

Raptors sign 2024 draft picks Walter, Mogbo and Shead

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead. The Raptors did not provide financial terms of the deals when announcing the signings Thursda...

Jul 04, 2024

Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains

CALGARY - The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo's medical clinic under the grandstand is a revolving door that starts whirling b...

Jul 04, 2024

Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning

TORONTO - The Blue Jays and Astros provided some early July 4 fireworks Thursday, but Toronto was unable to keep the offence rolling past the first inning in a 5-3 loss to Houston. The teams combined ...

Jul 04, 2024

Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with his eagle-birdie finish for a 59

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. Springer shot 27 on the fron...

Jul 04, 2024

Herdman looks for answers as inconsistent Toronto FC continues to lose

TORONTO - John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss. Winl...

Jul 04, 2024

Arbitrator reinstates suspension of Alouettes DL Lemon ahead of August hearing

TORONTO - An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports. The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspend...

Jul 04, 2024

Cameron named Canada head coach for 2025 world junior hockey championship

CALGARY - Dave Cameron will be back behind the Canadian bench at the 2025 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Cameron will serve as head coach as it revealed its te...

Jul 04, 2024

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette scratched from lineup against Astros because of forearm bruise

TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against Houston because of a right forearm contusion. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL h...

Jul 04, 2024