Category Archives: Sports

Argos head coach Dinwiddie content with giving Chad Kelly chance to lead offence
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson's decision to play in the fledgling USFL this season didn't catch Ryan Dinwiddie by surprise. The Toronto head coach said Thursday the Argonauts have known for about a...
Feb 23, 2023

Auger-Aliassime through to semis at Qatar Open, next faces nemesis Medvedev
DOHA, Qatar - Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 7-6 (5) Thursday at the Qatar Open, setting up a semifinal against nemesis Daniil Medvedev. A...
Feb 23, 2023

Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov among Canadian tennis players on the rise: McEnroe
VANCOUVER - Tennis legend John McEnroe went into last year's Laver Cup an underdog. He'd captained Team World through the first four iterations of the international tournament, falling each time to a ...
Feb 23, 2023

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian offensive lineman Campbell
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jamal Campbell on Thursday. Campbell, 29, became a CFL free agent Feb. 14. The six-foot-five, 292-pound Toronto native appear...
Feb 23, 2023

Injury-riddled Montreal Canadiens claim forward Chris Tierney off waivers
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed veteran forward Chris Tierney off waivers as they look to plug holes in their injury-riddled lineup. Tierney had two goals and an assist in 13 games with...
Feb 23, 2023

Ontario's Rachel Homan wins way into Tournament of Hearts playoffs
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Ontario's Rachel Homan reached the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 5-3 win Thursday over New Brunswick's Andrea Kelly. Homan's 5-2 record with a game to...
Feb 23, 2023

Former goalkeeper Alex Bono set to welcome Toronto to Audi Field in MLS season opener
Toronto FC fans will see a familiar face Saturday when Toronto opens the MLS regular season at D.C. United. Alex Bono, who holds TFC records for goalkeeper wins (67) and shutouts (35), will be wearing...
Feb 23, 2023

Ian Moss out as Gymnastics Canada CEO after athletes call for his resignation
OTTAWA - Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization. The governing body said in a release ...
Feb 23, 2023

Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
OTTAWA - Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Sea...
Feb 23, 2023

Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back
PATTAYA, Thailand - Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday. The crow...
Feb 23, 2023