Category Archives: Sports

Ferrari drivers 1-2 in final practice at Mexican Grand Prix
MEXICO CITY - Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel went 1-2 in Saturday's final practice at the Mexican Grand Prix, setting the pace in a damp session marked by a burst of action only ...
Oct 26, 2019

Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs thought they needed a new voice in the dugout. They are banking on good ol' "Grandpa Rossy" to give them a spark. The Cubs hired David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as their ma...
Oct 26, 2019

At different ends of salary scale, Pozuelo and Laryea make mark with Toronto FC
NEW YORK - With a salary of US$3.8 million in 2019, Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is looking like a bargain for Toronto FC. But Toronto-born fullback Richie Laryea, at the MLS-minimum $56,2...
Oct 26, 2019

Canadian star Andreescu ready to face idol Halep in WTA Finals debut
Bianca Andreescu has grown accustomed to competing against players she grew up idolizing after facing - and beating - so many of them during her breakout season on the WT...
Oct 26, 2019

Danielle Kang takes 1-stroke lead into 3rd round in Busan
BUSAN, Korea, Republic Of - Danielle Kang shot a second consecutive 5-under 67 on Friday for a one-stroke lead at the Buick Ladies Championship, putting her in a strong position to win her second tour...
Oct 26, 2019

Washington Capitals complete comeback, down Canucks 6-5 in shootout
VANCOUVER - Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals completed a massive comeback to beat the Canucks 6-5 in Vancouver on Friday night. The Canucks ...
Oct 25, 2019

Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead
HOUSTON - Stephen Strasburg's time had come. Famously held out of the post-season seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. The right-hander outpitched fellow a...
Oct 25, 2019

Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC 4-1
WASHINGTON - The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later - and, sparked by Jos Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series. Altuve doubled twice and sco...
Oct 25, 2019

Justin Medlock leads Blue Bombers over Stampeders with late field goal
WINNIPEG - Justin Medlock booted a 34-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter to lift the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 29-28 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. The win came in ...
Oct 25, 2019

Nick Leddy's three-point effort leads Islanders over Senators 4-2
OTTAWA - Nick Leddy had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Friday night. Matt Martin and Derick Brassard also scored as the Islanders (6-3-0) extended ...
Oct 25, 2019