Category Archives: Sports

Toronto FC signs South American winger as MLS transfer window re-opens
Toronto FC has signed 22-year old Venezuelan winger Erickson Gallardo. The announcement came on the first day of the secondary MLS transfer window. Gallardo has won one cap for Venezuela, making his n...
Jul 09, 2019

Chasing an 8th Wimbledon title, Williams next plays Riske
WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams will face fellow American Alison Riske in the quarterfinals at the All England Club as she chases an eighth Wimbledon title and a 24th major overall. Riske upset t...
Jul 09, 2019

Nick Arbuckle steps up for Calgary, Stampeders beat Riders 37-10
REGINA - Nick Arbuckle took a page from Cody Fajardo's book and ran with it. In his first career CFL start, Arbuckle overshadowed his quarterback counterpart and led the Calgary Stampeders to an impre...
Jul 08, 2019

Roughriders' mascot Gainer the Gopher changes look, goes back to what works
REGINA - Gainer the Gopher has tossed away the contact lenses and gone back to what works best - dark eyes. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' beloved mascot since 1977 unveiled his second makeover of...
Jul 08, 2019

Mets' Alonso outlasts fellow rookie Vlad Jr to win HR Derby
CLEVELAND - Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York's newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night ...
Jul 08, 2019

Castillo's single off missed field goal earns Lions 18-17 win over Argos
TORONTO - DeVone Claybrooks' first CFL head-coaching win was anything but pretty. Sergio Castillo's single off a missed 42-yard field goal try on the final play earned B.C. an 18-17&nbs...
Jul 08, 2019

Mason Toye scores twice, Minnesota United earn 3-2 win over Montreal Impact
MONTREAL - You can add Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush to the list of detractors for Major League Soccer's Video Assistant Referee. "It hasn't been a good summer for VAR," Bush said. "I...
Jul 08, 2019

Guerrero Jr., smashes 29 dingers to set single-round record at Home Run Derby
CLEVELAND - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., impressed the crowd at Progressive Field by setting a new Home Run Derby record for dingers in a single round. The 20-year-old sm...
Jul 08, 2019

Raptors re-sign forward Patrick McCaw
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced on Monday that the club has re-signed forward Patrick McCaw. McCaw averaged 13 minutes, 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 26 games with the Raptors ...
Jul 08, 2019

Canadian racer Robert Wickens to drive parade lap at Honda Indy
TORONTO - Robert Wickens will get a chance to drive on a racetrack again this weekend in the parade lap at the Honda Indy in Toronto. The 30-year-old driver for Guelph, Ont., announced the news M...
Jul 08, 2019