Category Archives: Sports

Blue Jays use Springer's solo homer and Gausman's 6 strikeouts to beat Guardians 1-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - George Springer homered in the first inning and Kevin Gausman struck out six in a combined six-hitter, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on W...
Aug 09, 2023

Prince George Kodiaks prepare for another tough battle against Westshore Rebels this weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks took the field last night continuing prep for their second game of the year. This comes after dropping the season opener to the Okanagan Sun back on July 29th...
Aug 09, 2023

New Whitecaps signings Adekugbe, Laryea shift focus to MLS playoff push
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled their two, new high-profile signings on Wednesday, with the message from both clear: the aim is to win and do so starting soon. Canadian national team wing...
Aug 09, 2023

Alouettes veteran quarterback Fajardo expected to face Roughriders
Jason Maas doesn't expect a shoulder ailment to prevent quarterback Cody Fajardo from facing his former team. Fajardo didn't practise Tuesday due to the left shoulder injury suffered last week versus ...
Aug 09, 2023

Top-seed Swiatek survives first set scare, defeats Pliskova in Montreal
MONTREAL - World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a first set-scare from Czechia's Karolina Pliskova to win 7-6 (6), 6-2 in second-round action the National Bank Open on Wednesday. Swiatek - coming off a do...
Aug 09, 2023

Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran receiver Derel Walker
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders released veteran American receiver Derel Walker on Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 187-pound Walker had three catches for 28 yards and a TD in one game this season w...
Aug 09, 2023

Canada's Milos Raonic powers through to third round at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Canada's Milos Raonic used his strong serve to power his way to a 6-4, 6-3 second-round win over Japan's Taro Daniel at the National Bank Open on Wednesday. The Thornhill, Ont., native had 1...
Aug 09, 2023

Maple Leafs add goaltending depth with veteran Martin Jones
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Martin Jones to a one-year contract worth US$875,000. The 33-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., brings a wealth of experience to the team wit...
Aug 09, 2023

Canadian QB Ford tasked with ending Elks' lengthy home losing streak
EDMONTON - The mission is clear for Tre Ford: lead the Edmonton Elks to their first home win since 2019. It's a big ask of the Canadian quarterback, who was elevated from No. 3 on the Elks depth chart...
Aug 09, 2023

Canada Soccer's Jason deVos says women's coach Bev Priestman has his "full support"
TORONTO - Jason deVos says disappointment is an understatement when it comes to Olympic champion Canada's early exit at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Canada Soccer's interim general secretary says there...
Aug 09, 2023