Category Archives: Sports

'Nothing's really changing:' VanVleet, Powell speak out against Blake shooting
Their raw emotion evident, their frustration palpable, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell found themselves once again addressing the media in the aftermath of another shooting of a Black man by poli...
Aug 25, 2020

Questions remain but Attfield still pointing Shirl's Speight to Kentucky Derby
Plenty of questions persist, but veteran Woodbine trainer Roger Attfield's plan remains to run Shirl's Speight in the Kentucky Derby next month. The Derby is slated for Sept. ...
Aug 25, 2020

Offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley opts out of CFL deal with Roughriders
TORONTO - Offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley opted out of his CFL contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday to pursue NFL opportunities. The six-foot-four, 310-pound native of Wind...
Aug 25, 2020

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave the club
BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. The club has confirmed that the Argentina great has sent a note expressi...
Aug 25, 2020

Greece: Man United defender Maguire found guilty of assault
ATHENS, Greece - Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of assault at a trial Tuesday following his arrest after a brawl last week on the island of Mykonos, court officials in ...
Aug 25, 2020

Maple Leafs send Kapanen to Penguins, get first-round pick in multi-player deal
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs have traded winger Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a multi-player deal that also lands Toronto a first-round draft pick. Kapanen, defence prospect Jesper Lindgr...
Aug 25, 2020

NHL players, coaches on value of playoff experience: 'There's pros and cons'
TORONTO - Brad Marchand realizes now he didn't come close to fully grasping the magnitude of the moment. Deep in his first playoff run with the Boston Bruins back in 2011 at age 23, he knew the s...
Aug 25, 2020

Toronto FC unveils app to help spot a soccer diamond in the rough
Toronto FC is hoping your phone will help unearth a soccer diamond in the rough. The Major League Soccer team is unveiling TFC Widenet, an app that evaluates young athletes six and up based...
Aug 25, 2020

Stars use 4-goal 2nd to beat Avs, take 2-0 lead in series
EDMONTON - Alexander Radulov scored on a deflection off his chest as part of a four-goal second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the se...
Aug 24, 2020

On Kobe Bryant Day, Lakers dominate Blazers 135-115
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Los Angeles Lakers jumped out to an apt 24-8 lead on Kobe Bryant Day and dominated the Portland Trail Blazers the rest of the way to take a 3-1 advantage in their playoff ...
Aug 24, 2020