Category Archives: Sports
Blue Jays designate Hanson for assignment, select Law's contract from triple-A
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays designated utilityman Alen Hanson for assignment on Friday while selecting the contract of right-handed pitcher Derek Law from triple-A Buffalo. Hanson, acquired in the...
May 03, 2019
Argos GM Jim Popp is giving three Canadian quarterbacks a shot with CFL team
TORONTO - General manager Jim Popp is doing his part to give Canadian quarterbacks a shot with the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos now have three on their roster. They signed veteran Brandon Bridge of Mi...
May 03, 2019
Eskimos' veteran offensive lineman Simeon Rottier announces his retirement
EDMONTON - Simeon Rottier has called it a career. The veteran offensive lineman signed a one-day contract with the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday, then officially retired. Rottier, a 35-year-old native of...
May 03, 2019
Nurse, Raptors searching for answers after Game 3 blowout loss to Philly
PHILADELPHIA - The glum look on Nick Nurse’s face said plenty. The Raptors coach had just come from reviewing film of Thursday night’s Game 3 debacle. It was a horror show. “It was d...
May 03, 2019
Women's players hope NHL steps in to create new league
Meghan Duggan need only look around sports to get excited about what an NHL-run women’s hockey league might look like. The NBA did it with the WNBA. Soccer leagues in Europe and the U.S. have do...
May 03, 2019
Bombers; GM Walters feels fortunate to have landed Kongbo in CFL draft
It was a somewhat tense start to the CFL draft for Kyle Walters. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM went into the first round Thursday night with the fourth and fifth selections and a clear idea of who he w...
May 03, 2019
Hickey scores four goals as Canada beats South Korea 10-0 in para hockey semis
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Liam Hickey scored four goals and added an assist as Canada downed South Korea 10-0 Friday in semifinal action at the world para hockey championship. Captain Tyler McGregor h...
May 03, 2019
Semenya responds to court case with victory on track in 800
DOHA, Qatar - Caster Semenya raised a fist to the crowd when her name was called, then easily won what could be the last 800-meter race for the Olympic champion. She responded to her defeat in a landm...
May 03, 2019
Toronto FC set to feel the Florida heat in weekend matchup in Orlando
After practising in tuques on Thursday, Toronto FC has jetted south for a steamy afternoon date Saturday with Orlando City SC. It was 6 C at BMO Field but felt like 2. In contrast, the forecast for ce...
May 03, 2019
Decorated trainer Casse chasing first Derby title with War of Will
Mark Casse will need some racing luck Saturday to secure his first-ever Kentucky Derby title. The Casse-trained War of Will will break from the No. 2 post in the 19-horse field at Churchill Downs. Sev...
May 03, 2019