Category Archives: Sports

Veteran Argos quarterback Nichols holding no grudges against Blue Bombers
TORONTO - Matt Nichols hasn't circled July 31 and Oct. 17 on his calendar. That's when Toronto faces the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. Nichols expects to be under centre for the Argos, who s...
Feb 10, 2020

Oakland officer sues Ujiri for damages from shoving match at NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - A sheriff's deputy is suing Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for damages, alleging he was injured in a shoving altercation at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA ...
Feb 10, 2020

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Darnell Nurse to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension Monday. The 25-year-old native of Hamilton, Ont., has 24 points (four goals, 20 assists) and 44 pen...
Feb 10, 2020

Chargers QB Rivers will enter free agency after 16 seasons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Philip Rivers' 16-year career with the Chargers has come to an end. The franchise announced Monday that Rivers will enter free agency and not return for the upcoming season. Gener...
Feb 10, 2020

Winnipeg Jets left-winger Kyle Connor named NHL second star of the week
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets left-winger Kyle Connor was named NHL second star of the week on Monday after leading the league with eight points over four games. He had three goals and five assists over th...
Feb 10, 2020

LeBron James, Kyle Lowry among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalists
LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics. James - a two-time gold medallist and three-time Olympian - is among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team th...
Feb 10, 2020

B.C.'s Tristan Connelly to fight Brazilian in Portland in next UFC outing
TORONTO - B.C. lightweight Tristan (Boondock) Connelly will face Brazil's Alex da Silva on April 11 in a UFC Fight Night card in Portland. The main event at the Moda Center features hea...
Feb 10, 2020

Cheer up! Alouettes cheerleading squad to return in 2020 after all
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes will have cheerleaders on the field this upcoming CFL season. The team announced Monday that it is reversing an earlier decision to cut its cheerleading squad after r...
Feb 10, 2020

Canada ousted from Fed Cup Finals by Switzerland despite Fernandez's upset win
BIEL, Switzerland - Leylah Annie Fernandez's stunning two-set upset of world No. 5 Belinda Bencic was a highlight for Canada despite losing to Switzerland 3-1 on Saturday in the qualifying tie fo...
Feb 10, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack comeback falls short in 24-16 Super League loss to Salford
SALFORD, England - Dan Sarginson and Niall Evalds scored late tries as Salford Red Devils survived a Toronto rally Saturday to down the Wolfpack 24-16 in Betfred Super League play. Toronto, which saw ...
Feb 10, 2020