Category Archives: Sports

Man City, Spurs discover high bar for VAR on penalty calls
LONDON - With VAR in its third weekend in the Premier League, Manchester City and Tottenham now know just how high the threshold is for penalty calls to be overturned by video reviews. City was denied...
Aug 25, 2019

Impact announce executive Nick De Santis' decision to leave club
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact announced Sunday that executive Nick De Santis has decided to leave the club. De Santis, a former Impact player and head coach, served as the club's sporting director fr...
Aug 25, 2019

Accusers in Ohio State doctor scandal top 300
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Lawyers for men suing Ohio State University over decades-old alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor say the growing number of accusers has topped 300. Totals confirmed to The Asso...
Aug 25, 2019

Securing Olympic spot the latest test for Canadian softball squad
VANCOUVER - When Canadian softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie hits the mound this weekend, she won't be thinking about what's on the line. The squad is competing for a spot in next summer's Tok...
Aug 25, 2019

Capitals star Kuznetsov banned from Russia team for 4 years
GENEVA - Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russia team for four years. Kuznetsov failed a doping test after...
Aug 25, 2019

Hamilton Tiger-Cats claw out 13-10 win over B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - A touchdown by David Watford powered the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 13-10 win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday. The Lions (1-9) were plagued by the same issues that have dogged the ...
Aug 24, 2019

Hernandez single in 9th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 3-2
LOS ANGELES - Kik Hernandez came up with a big hit on his bobblehead night. The Dodgers second baseman capped a three-run ninth inning by blooping a single to score Corey Seager with the winning run a...
Aug 24, 2019

Roughriders defence dominates early in 40-18 win over Redblacks
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders capitalized on three first-quarter interceptions to build an early 20-0 lead, one they wouldn't relinquish in a 40-18 victory over the reeling Ottawa Redblacks on...
Aug 24, 2019

Toronto FC beats Montreal Impact 2-1 to grab playoff spot
TORONTO - Justin Morrow finished off a pinpoint passing play to score in the 81st minute and give Toronto FC a critical 2-1 victory over the rival Montreal Impact on Saturday. The win pushed TFC (10-1...
Aug 24, 2019

Raiders beat Packers in Winnipeg on reconfigured 80-yard field
WINNIPEG - Jon Gruden says he was ready to put his Oakland Raiders on the field in Winnipeg for an pre-season game with the Green Bay Packers, but the head coach had to quickly make some adjustments.&...
Aug 24, 2019