Category Archives: Sports

Vancouver's Stuart Macdonald gets goosebumps at RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - Vancouver's Stuart Macdonald got goosebumps as he approached the Rink, the signature hole of the RBC Canadian Open. As he was announced fans started chanting his name, sang "O Canada!" and j...
Jun 10, 2023

McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion
MIAMI (AP) - Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a mid-game bit that went wrong. Burnie - more specifically, the man who occupies Burnie's costume - briefly sought medical attention Fr...
Jun 10, 2023

Arcangelo wins Belmont Stakes to make Antonucci first female trainer to win
NEW YORK (AP) - Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155 years. After the hor...
Jun 10, 2023

Reports: Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach
The Toronto Raptors head coaching search has come to a halt. Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday. Rajakovic spen...
Jun 10, 2023

Correa's grand slam leads Twins past Blue Jays in 9-4 comeback victory
TORONTO - Carlos Correa's eighth-inning grand slam home run spearheaded the Minnesota Twins' 9-4 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Correa belted his second career bases-loaded home ...
Jun 10, 2023

Man City beats Inter Milan 1-0 to win first Champions League title, complete treble
ISTANBUL (AP) - Manchester City won the Champions League title for the first time by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul's Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadium on Saturday. Rodri struck in the 68th minute to see...
Jun 10, 2023

Canada's Nick Taylor sets course record at Canadian Open
TORONTO - Canada's Nick Taylor has set a new course record at the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C., fired a 9-under 63 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club on Saturday. He surpassed the re...
Jun 10, 2023

Meet and greet: NHL teams, prospects have plenty to talk about at scouting combine
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Adam Fantilli spoke with 11 teams. Leo Carlsson chatted with the same number. Connor Bedard, meanwhile, didn't get specific when asked how many clubs - "a pretty good amount" - quizzed...
Jun 10, 2023

Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in the French Open final for her 3rd trophy in Paris, 4th Slam
PARIS (AP) - Iga Swiatek built a big lead in the French Open final, then overcame a second-set crisis of confidence and a third-set deficit to defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday and col...
Jun 10, 2023

Canada adds Colorado defender Moise Bombito to CONCACAF Nations League roster
Canada has called up Colorado Rapids defender Moise Bombito to replace the injured Derek Cornelius at next week's CONCACAF Nations League finals. It marks the first Canadian call-up for the 23-year-ol...
Jun 10, 2023