Category Archives: Sports
Domestic abuse charges against Canadian soccer player Will Johnson dropped
NEW YORK - Canadian international Will Johnson will have charges of domestic abuse against him dropped provided he completes a year-long diversion program including a 26-week counselling program. Majo...
Oct 16, 2017
Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs edge Canadiens 4-3 in overtime win
MONTREAL - Auston Matthews once again brought out his best hockey when the spotlight shines brightest. Facing century-old rival Montreal on national television on a Saturday night, and with the Bell C...
Oct 16, 2017
Canada's Lionel Sanders finishes second at world Ironman championship
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - Canada’s Lionel Sanders finished second in the world Ironman championship on Saturday. The Harrow, Ont., native completed the course in eight hours four minutes seven secon...
Oct 16, 2017
Ehlers lifts Jets over Hurricanes 2-1; leads Winnipeg with fifth goal of season
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and Carolina Hurricanes both made moves in the off-season in search of a No. 1 goaltender. The Hurricanes found theirs, while the Jets answer was seemingly right there all...
Oct 16, 2017
Horan's goal leads Thorns over Courage 1-0 for NWSL title
ORLANDO, Fla. - Lindsey Horan scored in the 50th minute, and the Portland Thorns beat the North Carolina Courage 1-0 on Saturday for the National Women’s Soccer League championship. It is Portla...
Oct 16, 2017
AP Source: Cavs trading Jefferson, Felder to Hawks
CLEVELAND - Their roster overloaded, the Cavaliers are trading Richard Jefferson and Kay Felder to save money. Cleveland has agreed to send Jefferson, Felder, two second-round draft picks and $3 milli...
Oct 16, 2017
Montreal Canadiens feel on track despite four consecutive losses
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens feel they’re close to hitting their stride despite losing a fourth consecutive game. The Canadiens dropped a hard-fought 4-3 contest in overtime against the Tor...
Oct 16, 2017
Blue Bombers clinch playoff spot in CFL West with 26-20 win over Lions
WINNIPEG - T.J. Heath silenced the ribbing from some of his Blue Bombers teammates on Saturday afternoon. The defensive back intercepted B.C. quarterback Jonathon Jennings and ran 64 yards for a touch...
Oct 16, 2017
Middlemost leads McMaster Marauders to 29-13 win over Windsor Lancers
HAMILTON - Tyson Middlemost caught two touchdown passes to lead McMaster to a 29-13 victory over Windsor in U Sports football action Saturday afternoon at Ron Joyce Stadium. Middlemost caught a 29-yar...
Oct 16, 2017
IOC suspends Olympic official Nuzman in vote-buying case
ZURICH - After being arrested in Rio de Janeiro and accused of storing gold bars in Switzerland, Brazilian Olympic Committee president Carlos Nuzman was suspended by the IOC on Friday. The decision ca...
Oct 06, 2017