Category Archives: Sports

Midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye hopes to add spark to Toronto FC's playoff drive
Toronto FC is hoping the possible return of midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye can help the club finish the season strong as they try to hunt down a playoff spot. "It's unfortunate I couldn't play more of a...
Aug 26, 2022

CF Montréal heads to Chicago looking to extend three-game road winning streak
MONTREAL - CF Montral's form on the road battle is a major reason why the Major League Soccer club is battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference. With identical 7-4-2 records both at home and awa...
Aug 26, 2022

Andreescu sets out for second Grand Slam title on familiar grounds at U.S. Open
Four months after returning to action from an extended break, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says her confidence is peaking heading into the final Grand Slam of the season. The Mississauga, Ont...
Aug 26, 2022

Elks look to end 12-game home losing streak in rematch with Redblacks
EDMONTON - It was October of 2019 when the Edmonton Elks last won a home game. Donald Trump was president of the United States. Joker was at the top of the box office. Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" ruled the ...
Aug 26, 2022

Alouettes suspend fullback Christophe Normand in response to child luring allegation
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes say fullback Christophe Normand has been suspended pending the outcome of a luring investigation. Court records show Normand is facing two charges of luring a child, ...
Aug 26, 2022

Women's professional hockey growing in North America, but in parallel universes
Women's professional hockey is expanding in North America, but remains divided. The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) possessing the bulk of player star power in Canada and the ...
Aug 26, 2022

Cardiff told to pay Nantes $6M for plane crash victim Sala
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - A years-long transfer dispute after the death in an airplane crash of soccer player Emiliano Sala was decided on Friday in favor of his former club Nantes against Cardiff....
Aug 26, 2022

Thrush into playoff race, Whitecaps see Julian Gressel’s fire rekindled
VANCOUVER - Having something to play for again has stoked Julian Gressel's soccer passion. The Vancouver Whitecaps obtained the wingback from DC United in a late July trade. Gressel went from a United...
Aug 26, 2022

Canada takes 99-87 win over Argentina in World Cup qualifying
VICTORIA - Canada's national men's basketball team responded to a solid test in defeating world No. 7 Argentina 99-87 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Coach Nick Nurse's charges rem...
Aug 25, 2022

Blue Jays survive 9th, win 6-5 in 10th to sweep Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) - Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano pitched his way out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Then he had to shut the Red Sox down one more time. "I kind of tried ...
Aug 25, 2022