Category Archives: Sports

Canada tops Brazil 7-0 to lock up softball berth at Tokyo 2020
SURREY, B.C. - Kaleigh Rafter's voice trembled Sunday as she talked about helping Canada's women's softball team clinch a spot at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "I love this country, I love softball, I love...
Sep 03, 2019

Hy-Boulais: Andreescu just getting smarter through U.S. Open journey
Patricia Hy-Boulais knows better than most how teenage tennis phenom Bianca Andreescu is feeling after punching her ticket through to the quarterfinals of this year's U.S. Open. After all, Hy-Boulais ...
Sep 03, 2019

Former UFC champion Cris (Cyborg) Justino signs with Bellator promotion
LOS ANGELES - Former UFC featherweight champion Cris (Cyborg) Justino has signed with the Bellator promotion. Bellator announced the move Tuesday to acquire one of the most accomplished fighters in wo...
Sep 03, 2019

Vancouver Whitecaps deal midfielder Norman to start up Inter Miami CF
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are parting ways with homegrown midfielder David Norman Jr. The club announced Tuesday that the 21 year old has been traded to Major League Soccer expansi...
Sep 03, 2019

Svitolina beats Konta to reach US Open semifinals
NEW YORK - Elina Svitolina reached the semifinals for the second straight Grand Slam tournament, beating Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday at the U.S. Open. Svitolina followed up on her run to the fin...
Sep 03, 2019

Astros ace Verlander tosses no-hitter against Blue Jays, Houston wins 2-0
TORONTO - Justin Verlander had one thing on his mind after tossing a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. "Where is Toro?" the Houston Astros right-hander shouted through an ear-to-...
Sep 03, 2019

Former teammates confident Cup hero Devante Smith-Pelly will get another shot
TORONTO - Brett Connolly says he owes the Stanley Cup ring on his finger to Devante Smith-Pelly. Some 15 months after that magical playoff run, Connolly simply hopes his former teammate...
Sep 03, 2019

Canadian 'keeper Milan Borjan savours life in Belgrade, looks to lift up Canada
TORONTO - Milan Borjan speaks English, Spanish, Bulgarian and Serbo-Croatian - variations of which cover Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro - understands Turkish and has a little Romanian and...
Sep 03, 2019

B.C. Lions look to new o-line coach to 'turn the tide' on dismal season
SURREY, B.C. - Kelly Bates knew he'd be starting a new job this week. He just didn't expect that job would be as the new offensive line coach for the B.C. Lions. The club announced Satu...
Sep 03, 2019

Ticats receiver Addison has knack for coming up big against Argonauts
There's something about facing the Toronto Argonauts that brings out the best in Bralon Addison. The five-foot-nine, 197-pound sophomore receiver had 11 catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns w...
Sep 03, 2019