Category Archives: Sports

Warriors coach Kerr says even he was moved by the singing of 'O Canada'
TORONTO - Steve Kerr is a big fan of Toronto. Even when the city's basketball fans are heckling him. Golden State's head coach has talked several times this week about Toronto being one of his favouri...
May 31, 2019

World No. 6 Justin Thomas added to RBC Canadian Open lineup as field finalized
ANCASTER, Ont. - World No. 6 Justin Thomas was a late addition to the RBC Canadian Open's field as Golf Canada confirmed the final lineup on Friday. He joins top-ranked golfer Brooks Koepka, No. ...
May 31, 2019

Blues must balance emotion, discipline at home in Cup Final
ST. LOUIS - Tyler Bozak witnessed the first NHL playoff game in Toronto after a seven-year drought. David Perron experienced the first Stanley Cup Final game in Las Vegas. They ain't seen nothin' yet....
May 31, 2019

CFL purchases Alouettes from Wetenhalls, will look for new owner
MONTREAL - The Wetenhall era in Montreal is over. The CFL announced Friday that Bob Wetenhall has sold the Montreal Alouettes to the league. A joint statement from the Alouettes and the leag...
May 31, 2019

Veteran trainer Mark Casse hoping an event-free Belmont Stakes event
After an eventful opening two legs of the American Triple Crown, trainer Mark Casse wants nothing more than a drama-free Belmont Stakes. And for good reason. Casse's horse, War of Will,...
May 31, 2019

Hazard scores 2 as Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 in EL final
BAKU, Azerbaijan - For Eden Hazard, it was the perfect goodbye. For Petr Cech, it was a painful way to retire. Hazard scored twice past his former teammate as Chelsea sliced through Arsenal in the sec...
May 31, 2019

Canada's Felicia Spencer to face former featherweight champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Unbeaten Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer will face former featherweight champion Cris Cyborg at UFC 240 in July in Edmonton. The July 27 Rogers Place bout will be the first for Cyborg (20-2-0 with o...
May 31, 2019

Scotiabank Arena's events organizer on the 'game of Tetris' that's planning against sports
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors' first appearance in the NBA Finals is a cause for celebration for many Canadians, but it also has put a damper on plans for some concertgoers. F...
May 31, 2019

Montreal Impact lose top midfielder Ignacio Piatti for at least 10 games
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are trying to remain resilient in the aftermath of star midfielder Ignacio Piatti's latest injury. The designated player will miss two to three months of play ...
May 31, 2019

Two female officials get historic assignment working CFL exhibition game
It might only be a CFL exhibition game, but it will be a historic first for Emily Clarke and Georgina Paull. The two will become the first female officials to work in a CFL game when the Calgary Stamp...
May 31, 2019