Sports

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray fined US$25,000 for hit to groin

Jamal Murray's punch to the groin of Tim Hardaway Jr. has cost him. The Denver Nuggets guard and Kitchener, Ont., native was fined US$25,000 for the incident that led to his ejection in Monday's 117-1...

Jan 27, 2021

Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar named to Leeward Islands Hurricanes rosters

TORONTO - Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar has made the Leeward Islands Hurricanes'15-man roster for the 2021 CG Insurance Super50 Cup.The Hurricanes are one of six Caribbean teams in the 2021 edition ...

Jan 27, 2021

Blue Jays introduce outfielder George Springer after signing him to six-year deal

George Springer said he's excited to be a part of a young, talented team like the Toronto Blue Jays, a club he believes has plenty of potential. The three-time all-star outfielder was introduced by th...

Jan 27, 2021

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs extension with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. The 32-year-old Masoli started the first six games for the Ticats in 2019 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. B...

Jan 27, 2021

AP Interview: All 33 sports 'unanimously' want Tokyo Games

ROME - The IOC is adamant the Tokyo Olympics will be held this year despite the pandemic. So, too, are Japanese organizers. Now hear it from the man who represents the track and field, swimming and gy...

Jan 27, 2021

Mitch Marner scores game winner for Maple Leafs in 4-3 win over Flames

CALGARY - Mitch Marner scored the game-winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-3 win Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames. Marner scored Toronto's fourth goal at 12:14 of the third period. With his ...

Jan 26, 2021

Nikolaj Ehlers leads the way, Jets storm back to beat Oilers 6-4

WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists as the Winnipeg Jets battled back from an early 3-1 deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 on Tuesday.Andrew Copp added two goals, including o...

Jan 26, 2021

AP source: Semien, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year contract

TORONTO - Shortstop Marcus Semien agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on conditi...

Jan 26, 2021

Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy

NEW YORK - The baseball Hall of Fame won't have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits - on-the-field or off - for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's b...

Jan 26, 2021

Another milestone for The Great One. Wayne Gretzky turns 60

Another milestone for The Great One. Wayne Gretzky turned 60 Tuesday. It's a number the Hockey Hall of Famer knows well. The NHL notes that the former Edmonton Oiler, Los Angeles King, St. Louis Blue ...

Jan 26, 2021