Category Archives: Sports

Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian centre back Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team
As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifie...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CF...
Jun 10, 2021

Oilers' McDavid, Leafs' Matthews, Avs' MacKinnon named Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named the finalists for the 2021 Hart Trophy. Th...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Stuttgart quarterfinals
STUTTGART, Germany - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open. The third-seeded Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, beat South Africa's Lloyd Harris 6-3, 7-6 (4...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian-based karate athlete Derafshipour named to Refugee Team for Tokyo Games
Hamoon Derafshipour's Olympic dreams began in Iran, then blossomed in Canada. Now, the karate star will compete as a member of the Olympic Refugee Team at the Tokyo Games. And if he climbs the medal p...
Jun 10, 2021

Trio of Canadians will chase US$300,000 top prize at Bassmaster Classic competition
Jeff Gustafson will take a different mindset and approach into the biggest event on the Bassmasters Elite Series. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., will be in the 54-angler field that opens the US$1-million...
Jun 10, 2021

Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in a rare mission far from the Islamic Republic, Iran's state TV reported on Thursday, ...
Jun 10, 2021

Grichuk homers, Blue Jays beat sloppy White Sox 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Randal Grichuk hit a long home run and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of a season-high four errors by Chicago as well as a bases-loaded walk to beat the AL Central-leading White S...
Jun 09, 2021

Prince Harry spreads news about Invictus Games in Germany
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prince Harry took a break from paternity leave to announce the return of his Invictus Games, which supports the rehab and recovery of wounded veterans. The Duke of Sussex announced ...
Jun 09, 2021