Category Archives: Sports
Koe to face Bottcher in men's final; Einarson sets up women's final with Tirinzoni
SASKATOON - Calgary’s Kevin Koe went right down to the wire to earn a spot in the Humpty’s Champions Cup final. Koe scored two in the eighth and final end on Saturday to top Sweden’s...
Apr 27, 2019
Leonard scores 45 points to lift Raptors to 108-95 victory over Sixers in Game 1
TORONTO - Only Vince Carter scored more playoff points for Toronto than Kawhi Leonard did on Saturday night. And that was 18 years ago. But if Leonard had his way, he would’ve given up his caree...
Apr 27, 2019
Canada misses out on podium on Day 2 of FINA Diving World Series
Montreal’s Meaghan Benfeito and Celina Toth of St. Thomas, Ont., both failed to qualify for the women’s 10-metre platform final on Saturday as Canada fell short of the podium on the second...
Apr 27, 2019
Henry scores, Vancouver Whitecaps settle for 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos felt like his team deserved more on Saturday. The club captured a single point by battling the Philadelphia Union to a 1-1 draw, but Dos Santos was frustrated...
Apr 27, 2019
Bishop makes 32 saves, Stars beat Blues 4-2 to tie series
ST. LOUIS - Dallas goalie Ben Bishop rebounded - at his hometown team’s expense. Bishop made 32 saves, Roope Hintz scored twice and the Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 2 to even the W...
Apr 27, 2019
Randal Grichuk and Aaron Sanchez lead Blue Jays past Athletics 7-1
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez was disappointed to be pulled from his latest start after five innings, but he was relieved it wasn’t due to another finger issue. “It was fine goin...
Apr 27, 2019
Host Sweden uses late goal to down Canada 4-3 un under-18 hockey semifinals
ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden - Albin Grewe scored the winning goal late in the third period as host Sweden edged Canada 4-3 in semifinal action Saturday at the world under-18 hockey championship. Sweden will ...
Apr 27, 2019
Messi helps Barcelona clinch Spanish league title
BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi conjured the perfect finish to a dominant title march by Barcelona on Saturday, when he came off the bench and scored the goal that clinched the Spanish league crown. A...
Apr 27, 2019
Portland scores two highlight-reel goals in 2-1 victory over Toronto FC
Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney felt his team was disconnected. Captain Michael Bradley called it a frustrating afternoon. Jonathan Osorio described the performance as unacceptable. The home side looked ...
Apr 27, 2019
Canadian Premier League opener delivers entertainment in Hamilton
HAMILTON - York 9 FC’s Ryan Telfer, on loan from Toronto FC, goes into the history book as the first to score in the Canadian Premier League. But Forge FC substitute Kadell Thomas had the last l...
Apr 27, 2019