Category Archives: Sports

Edmonton's Gloire Amanda, turns pro, signs with Austria's SK Austria Klagenfurt
Canadian forward Gloire Amanda, named the NCAA men's soccer player of the year in May, has signed with SK Austria Klagenfurt in Austria's top tier. "A new challenge. God guide me! ... Danke! Danke! Da...
Jun 25, 2021

Toronto FC skipper calls on fans to keep the faith despite run of poor results
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley is calling on fans to' keep the faith despite the MLS team's troubles this season. After finishing second in the Supporters' Shield race last year, Toronto (1-6-2) i...
Jun 25, 2021

'Still work to be done': Habs not satisfied after surprise run to Stanley Cup final
MONTREAL - Shea Weber and his teammates gathered around the Clarence Campbell Bowl for a celebratory picture. They also didn't dare touch the trophy. The Montreal Canadiens, after all, have a much big...
Jun 25, 2021

Olympic high jump champion Derek Drouin withdraws from Tokyo trials
Derek Drouin knew he was in a race against the clock, and whatever the outcome, he said he'd be proud he'd made the effort. Canada's Olympic and world high jump champion has ended his quest to make th...
Jun 25, 2021

Montreal police make 15 arrests, eight police cars vandalized after Canadiens win
MONTREAL - Police say they made 15 arrests during a rowdy celebration after the Montreal Canadiens' series-clinching victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, which sent the team to the St...
Jun 25, 2021

Police look to contain rowdy Canadiens fans after win over Vegas to advance
MONTREAL - Rowdy fans outside the Bell Centre were already celebrating - cheering and launching fireworks - before the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights to advance to the Stanley Cup fi...
Jun 24, 2021

Artturi Lehkonen scores in overtime, Canadiens advance to Stanley Cup final
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens are off to their first Stanley Cup final since 1993. Artturi Lehkonen scored at 1:39 of overtime as the Canadiens downed the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Thursday to w...
Jun 24, 2021

Gurriel slam helps Jays send O's to 20th straight road loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first grand slam in a six-run first inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over sole possession of the home run lead with his 24th, and the Toronto Blue Ja...
Jun 24, 2021

Ottawa Redblacks release Larsen after suspension, say cuts are based on roster size
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks say their decision to release a player suspended by the Canadian Football League club after Toronto Police launched an investigation into a possible hate crime earlier th...
Jun 24, 2021

Kylie Masse, Penny Oleksiak to lead Canadian swim team into Tokyo
TORONTO - Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak and world champions Kylie Masse and Maggie Mac Neil headline Canada's 26-swimmer team for the Tokyo Olympics. Canada's swim team was announced Thursday after ...
Jun 24, 2021