Category Archives: Sports

Canadian Adam Hadwin books berth in US Open at final qualifier
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A fourth Canadian golfer has earned a berth in the U.S. Open. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., secured one of 16 berths for the June 17-20 major on Tuesday at a final qualifier. With ...
Jun 08, 2021

Tyler Toffoli scores in overtime, Canadiens beat Jets 3-2 for four-game sweep
MONTREAL - Tyler Toffoli scored at 1:39 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Monday to complete a surprising four-game sweep in their second-round playoff series. To...
Jun 07, 2021

McMaster's football program is offering apprenticeship program for two female coaches
Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box. In 2019, Arians added two female coaches to his Tampa Bay Buc...
Jun 07, 2021

It's do-or-die for Canadian men in World Cup qualifying showdown with Suriname
After rolling over lesser opposition, Canada faces a far stiffer World Cup qualifying test in Suriname on Tuesday. A loss and the World Cup dream is over. While both teams are 3-0-0, the 70th-ranked C...
Jun 07, 2021

Canada coach feels the anxiety of protecting players, staff safe during pandemic
Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff. The 45-year-old Herdman sai...
Jun 07, 2021

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery
MONTREAL - Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old from Montreal posted a photo on social media Monday of herself in a hospital bed with...
Jun 07, 2021

Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...
Jun 07, 2021

NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history
TORONTO - The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president. ...
Jun 07, 2021

New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite”
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - Summer movies are finally starting t...
Jun 07, 2021

Pulisic scores in extra time, US beats Mexico 3-2
DENVER (AP) - Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute, backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped Andrs Guardado's penalty kick in the 124th and the United States overcame an early...
Jun 06, 2021