Category Archives: Sports

Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame unveils class of 2019
TORONTO - Four athletes, two teams, a coach and a pair of builders will be inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame this year. The class of 2019 includes two-time Olympic medal-winning diver Al...
Sep 25, 2019

Matthew Tkachuk signs three-year deal with Calgary Flames
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Matthew Tkachuk to a three-year, US$21-million deal. The move gets Tkachuk, who was a restricted free agent, to camp eight days before the Flames'...
Sep 25, 2019

Flames ground Jets 2-0 in pre-season on goals from Monahan, Bennett
CALGARY - Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett scored for the Calgary Flames in a 2-0 exhibition win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Monahan and Bennett collected their second goals of the pr...
Sep 24, 2019

Adin Hill solid as Coyotes down Oilers 4-2 in NHL pre-season action
EDMONTON - Adin Hill made 39 saves as the Arizona Coyotes came away with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday in pre-season play. Lawson Crouse, Michael Bunting, Michael Grabner and Derek...
Sep 24, 2019

Blake Wheeler, Jets beat Flames 4-1 in NHL pre-season
WINNIPEG - Blake Wheeler was glad the Winnipeg Jets cranked up their effort before running out of time on Sunday. Wheeler and Joona Luoto had third-period goals 72 seconds apart as the Jets defeated t...
Sep 24, 2019

Bundy solid through seven, Mancini notches career high as Orioles top Blue Jays
TORONTO - Dylan Bundy pitched seven solid innings, Trey Mancini had a career-high five hits, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 on Tuesday. Dwight Smith Jr., Austin Wy...
Sep 24, 2019

Maple Leafs aware of disturbing the peace complaint against Auston Matthews
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs say they are aware of a complaint of disturbing the peace against star forward Auston Matthews. In a statement, the Leafs say "Auston is co-operating fully with the r...
Sep 24, 2019

Wolfpack fullback Gareth O'Brien named Betfred Championship player of the year
MANCHESTER, England - Wolfpack fullback Gareth O'Brien beat out two Toronto teammates Tuesday to win Betfred Championship Player of the Year honours. The 27-year-old O'Brien scored 22 tries and, helpe...
Sep 24, 2019

TFC looks to bounce back in second leg of Canadian Championship against Montreal
Toronto FC has some unfinished business in the CONCACAF Champions League after coming just short of a title last year and making an early departure this season. A victory over Montreal ...
Sep 24, 2019

Severino sharp again, Yanks beat Blue Jays 8-3 for 102nd win
NEW YORK - Luis Severino pumped 98 mph heaters and sliders past batters and fooled them with changeups. "Our ace is back," Aaron Judge proclaimed. "I'm excited about it. And just at the right time." S...
Sep 24, 2019