Category Archives: Sports

No one does it better. Christine Sinclair scores twice to set world goals record
EDINBURG, Texas - Christine Sinclair says she lives her life "trying to be the best Canadian that I can, in my own way." On Wednesday, the Canada captain accomplished that and a whole lot ...
Jan 31, 2020

Canada's Taylor Pendrith battles through fever to start Korn Ferry Tour season
Taylor Pendrith's return to the Korn Ferry Tour hasn't exactly gone to plan so far. After earning an exemption on the second-tier circuit thanks to two victories on the Mackenzie Tour last year, the R...
Jan 31, 2020

Record-breaker Christine Sinclair could get the day off Saturday against Jamaica
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair, two days after her record-breaking performance against St. Kitts, was a spectator Friday as the Canadian team warmed up at training. The world's al...
Jan 31, 2020

Canada captain Christine Sinclair breaks world scoring record with goal No. 185
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring for the second time against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Wome...
Jan 31, 2020

Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros. The team announced the hiring on Wednesday and said Baker will be introduced in Houston on Thursday. The ...
Jan 31, 2020

Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020

Olympic wrestling champ Wiebe thrives under pressure; expects the same at Harvard
Erica Wiebe loves to live outside her comfort zone. That appetite for the unknown will soon have the Olympic wrestling champion strolling the storied halls of H...
Jan 31, 2020

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 31, 2020

Super Bowl debate about Indigenous oppression could spark broader discussion
Prof. Janice Forsyth is glad that this year's Super Bowl is calling attention to the controversial names and traditions of some NFL teams. She also hopes it's just the start of a broader conversation ...
Jan 31, 2020

Goalkeeper Quentin Westberg rewarded with new contract by Toronto FC
Toronto FC rewarded goalkeeper Quentin Westberg with a new contract Friday, seemingly consolidating his role as the MLS club's No. 1. Westberg, 33, originally signed with Toronto last February after a...
Jan 31, 2020