Category Archives: Sports

Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada's training camp earlier thi...
Aug 16, 2023

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
SYDNEY (AP) - England moved on to its first Women's World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Austral...
Aug 16, 2023

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets
CINCINNATI - There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open. The Montreal tennis ace snapped a five-match losing skid when he battled from behind to bounce Italy's M...
Aug 15, 2023

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return
TORONTO - Cavan Biggio was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Toronto Blue Jays scratched out a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A pitcher's duel between starters Yusei Kiku...
Aug 15, 2023

Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be invited onto the black court on Sept. 22 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of hi...
Aug 15, 2023

TFC nearing decision on head coach, which could include Dunfield keeping interim role
TORONTO - It appears Toronto FC is nearing a decision on its search for a permanent coach. But it also seems the MLS club has various options, one of which is keeping Terry Dunfield on as interim coac...
Aug 15, 2023

Alouettes say QB Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision against Redblacks
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas says quarterback Cody Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place. Fajardo missed his fir...
Aug 15, 2023

Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bul...
Aug 15, 2023

Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal
TORONTO - Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff. Forward Lorenzo Insigne, captain Michael Bradley and fellow midfielde...
Aug 15, 2023

Blue Jays activate closer Romano off injury list ahead of meeting with Phillies
Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and made available for the Blue Jays' game tonight against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Romano was placed on the in...
Aug 15, 2023