Category Archives: Sports

Gasol completes historic double, Spain wins World Cup
BEIJING - Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions. He's getting...
Sep 15, 2019

Connor McDavid cleared to practise as he rehabs knee at Oilers training camp
EDMONTON - It's so far, so good for Connor McDavid at training camp as he rehabs his knee. The Edmonton Oilers' superstar captain was cleared for practice and didn't require a non-contact jersey ...
Sep 15, 2019

4 Nations tournament cancelled because of Swedish boycott
STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled the Four Nations women's hockey tournament in November because it can't guarantee its players' participation due to an ongoing pay dispute. ...
Sep 15, 2019

Olympic bob champ Kaillie Humphries says she's forced to slide for U.S.
CALGARY - Kaillie Humphries says Canada's governing body of bobsled has left her no other option than to compete for another country. The two-time Olympic champion is suing Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton i...
Sep 15, 2019

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence
WINNIPEG - Dustin Byfuglien's name was a surprise addition to the list of key Winnipeg Jets players absent from the first day of training camp Friday. As expected, restricted free-agent forwards Patri...
Sep 15, 2019

AP source: NFL to meet with Antonio Brown accuser Monday
The NFL plans to meet Monday with a woman who says she was raped by New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the meeting to The Assoc...
Sep 15, 2019

Longshot El Tormenta rallies to capture $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO - El Tormenta gave Eurico Rosa Da Silva an early retirement gift Saturday. The veteran jockey, who'll retire at season's end, rode the 44/1 longshot to a stunning win in the Gra...
Sep 14, 2019

Tre Roberson, Stampeders edge Tiger-Cats 19-18 for third win in a row
CALGARY - A little bit of insight from Mark Killam helped Tre Roberson make a clutch play for the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday afternoon. Roberson blocked a 42-yard field goal attempt by Lirim Hajru...
Sep 14, 2019

Last-minute Montero goal seals 2-1 win for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Fredy Montero played hero for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, scoring a late goal to lift his team to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo. The striker's tally came in the 90th minut...
Sep 14, 2019

Tristan Connelly has Cinderella win at UFC event in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - It didn't take Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje long to take care of business at UFC Fight Night Saturday. Gaethje, ranked No. 5 in the world, used a thundering right hand to knock Donald (T...
Sep 14, 2019