Category Archives: Sports

Canada's Taylor Pendrith targets return at John Deere Classic
Taylor Pendrith is targeting the John Deere Classic for his return to the PGA Tour. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., had hoped to make his return to play at last week's RBC Canadian Open, but had t...
Jun 17, 2022

Vettel feels a sense of responsibility to speak about climate change, LGBTQ issues
MONTREAL - Sebastian Vettel arrived at the Montreal Grand Prix wearing his thoughts about climate change on his T-shirt. The Formula One star from Germany arrived at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in a T-s...
Jun 17, 2022

Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert
EDMONTON - An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits. "Edmonton can ...
Jun 17, 2022

Red Bull's championship leader lays down fastest practice lap at Montreal GP
MONTREAL - Red Bull's Max Verstappen set the fastest time of the first practice session for the Montreal Grand Prix on Friday, as he aims to build on his lead in the Formula One season standings. Vers...
Jun 17, 2022

Auger-Aliassime drops two tiebreakers in quarterfinal loss to Hurkacz in Halle
HALLE, Germany - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Halle Open grass tennis tournament after a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Friday's quarterfinals. Auger-Aliassime, th...
Jun 17, 2022

Hamilton Tiger-Cats shuffle offensive line for game versus Stampeders
HAMILTON - In the space of a week, American rookie offensive lineman Tyrone Riley has gone from the Hamilton Tiger-Cat's practice roster to the starting lineup. The six-foot-six, 290-pound Riley will ...
Jun 17, 2022

'I felt disgusted:' Elks DB Gainey ready to move on from lopsided season-opening loss
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks aren't thinking about the pomp and circumstance that comes with a home opener. They're not thinking about the special atmosphere that comes to a CFL stadium when the Saska...
Jun 17, 2022

CF Montreal returns from break for first-ever matchup against Austin FC
MONTREAL - CF Montral is looking to keep its strong run of form going as it returns from Major League Soccer's two week international break with a match Saturday against visiting Austin FC. It will ma...
Jun 17, 2022

FIA directive to reduce bouncing receives mixed reviews from drivers
Reviews were mixed among Formula Drivers on the FIA's directive to reduce the bouncing of cars ahead of this weekend's Montreal Grand Prix. The FIA's directive was the theme of the opening drivers' pr...
Jun 17, 2022

Former Kentucky basketball player, analyst Mike Pratt dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer Mike Pratt, who helped lead the Wildcats to three SEC championships and two Elite Eight appearances, has died. He was 73. Pratt, a UK Sports Net...
Jun 17, 2022