Category Archives: Sports

Boogie Nights: Warriors counting on big Finals from DeMarcus Cousins
OAKLAND, Calif. - Of all the storylines that emerged from Game 2 of the NBA Finals - the Raptors' "quarter from hell," Warriors guard Klay Thompson limping off the court, Nick Nurse's "janky" box-and-...
Jun 05, 2019

Brent Monson rises through Stampeder coaching ranks to run the defence
CALGARY - Brent Monson's answer to the inevitable shoe question is along the lines of "you do you. I'll do me." So does he have big shoes to fill, taking over for DeVone Claybrooks...
Jun 05, 2019

Toronto FC signs veteran centre back Omar Gonzalez to upgrade defence
TORONTO - Veteran defender Omar Gonzalez says he is coming to Toronto FC to chase titles. "I feel like with the team that we have, we can make another run at it," the U.S. international centre back to...
Jun 05, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment unveils new $500,000 Canadian Triple Crown racing bonus
TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment is adding a lot more spice to the Canadian Triple Crown. Woodbine announced a $500,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse winning the Canadi...
Jun 05, 2019

Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe 'super-confident' ahead of Women's World Cup
Stephanie Labbe will be Canada's last line of defence at the Women's World Cup in France, joining a select few. Just five women have started in goal for the team since the Canadians made their to...
Jun 05, 2019

Here we go: Just like old times, Federer vs. Nadal in France
PARIS - Roger Federer knew when he returned to the French Open that, if things went exceedingly well, he eventually would find himself face-to-face with Rafael Nadal. Here we go. Just like old times. ...
Jun 04, 2019

Doc is in: Emrick not slowing down in his dream job
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues' morning skates are over and a handful of broadcasters have taken the ice to re-enact a play from this bruising Stanley Cup Final. In the otherwise empty...
Jun 04, 2019

Warriors even NBA Finals with Raptors despite injury toll in Game 2 win
TORONTO - No Kevin Durant. No Kevon Looney. No Klay Thompson. No problem for the Golden State Warriors. With Durant watching from the sidelines again Sunday night due to a calf injury, the defending c...
Jun 04, 2019

Lawyers say 'aggression' was initial charge against Neymar
RIO DE JANEIRO - The Brazilian lawyers who first represented an unidentified woman who has accused soccer star Neymar of rape said Tuesday that her initial complaint charged she was a victim of "aggre...
Jun 04, 2019

Thompson scores 25, Golden State ties up series against Raptors with 109-104 win
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors unravelled in the time it took plenty of stunned fans to file back into their seats with their halftime beers. Eight straight missed shots and five turnovers. And just si...
Jun 04, 2019