Category Archives: Sports

Davis Schneider learning on the job as Blue Jays chase post-season berth
TORONTO - Every time fans with pasted-on moustaches are shown on the Rogers Centre Jumbotron, all the Toronto Blue Jays start elbowing Davis Schneider, telling him to look. The disguises are a loving ...
Sep 18, 2023

SFU football program plans remain uncertain after report released
BURNABY, B.C. - An independent special adviser has found that Simon Fraser University's varsity football program would have the potential to operate in Canada but not south of the border. In a 136-pag...
Sep 18, 2023

Toronto FC looks forward to Inter Miami, hoping Lionel Messi will play Wednesday
Toronto FC leaves for Florida on Tuesday for a mid-week game at Inter Miami, wondering whether Lionel Messi will be waiting at DRV PNK Stadium. After leading Miami to the Leagues Cup title and the U.S...
Sep 18, 2023

American forward Taylor Heise taken first overall at inaugural PWHL draft
TORONTO - Minnesota has selected forward Taylor Heise with the first overall pick of the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, an investor in the league, ...
Sep 18, 2023

MLS terminates contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic
NEW YORK - Major League Soccer has terminated the contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic. An investigation found that he engaged in conduct detrimental to the league and violated his standa...
Sep 18, 2023

Former NFL player Sergio Brown's mother is found dead, and now he is missing
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) - Authorities searched Monday for a former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother's body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home. Relatives told officers Saturday i...
Sep 18, 2023

Sahith Theegala wins the Fortinet Championship in Napa for his first PGA Tour victory
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Champion...
Sep 17, 2023

Bouchard wins opening match in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through the first round of the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. Bouchard advanced to the second...
Sep 17, 2023

Canada's Arop sets national record in second-place finish in Diamond League final
EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Marco Arop set a national record and personal best in a second-place finish in the men's 800 metres at the Diamond League final on Sunday. The 24-year-old ran a time of one min...
Sep 17, 2023

Langley Ram emerged victorious over the Kodiaks
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Kodiaks were beaten 39-17 by the Langley Rams last night. They played at the Masich Place Stadium. Kayle Cowley threw for two touchdowns while Brady Harper kicked a 40-ya...
Sep 17, 2023