Category Archives: Sports

Andreescu, Fernandez, Marino to play qualifiers in National Bank Open first round
MONTREAL - Canadians Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez and Rebecca Marino will open play at this year's National Bank Open against qualifiers. Andreescu, of Mississauga, Ont., is Canada's top-ranked ...
Aug 04, 2023

Canada's Auger-Aliassime to open against a qualifier at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime will play a qualifier in his opening match at the National Bank Open. The 56-man singles draw for the ATP Tour event was completed today at a downtown Toronto ...
Aug 04, 2023

Toronto FC signs forward German forward Prince Owusu through 2024
TORONTO - German forward Prince Owusu signed with Toronto FC through 2024 with an option for 2025 on Friday. He will be added to the club's roster pending his Canadian work permit, medicals, and recei...
Aug 04, 2023

Catton powers Canadians past United States 7-2 in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal
TRENN, Slovakia - Berkly Catton scored twice an added an assist as Canada's under-18 men's team routed the United States 7-2 on Friday in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Canada will face Czec...
Aug 04, 2023

Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Jack Adams winner Bob Murdoch dies age 76
Bob Murdoch, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a former NHL defenceman has died at the age of 76. The NHL Alumni Association announced his passing on Friday. Murdoch played for the Montreal Canadien...
Aug 04, 2023

Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a F...
Aug 04, 2023

Canada's Leylah Fernandez loses to Greece's Maria Sakkari at Citi Open
WASHINGTON - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez has been eliminated from the Citi Open in straight sets. She lost to Greece's Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-2 in the Round of 16 of the event in Washington, D.C. Sa...
Aug 04, 2023

Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes
HAMILTON - Taylor Powell hasn't had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts - the defending...
Aug 04, 2023

Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million
Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a s...
Aug 04, 2023

FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women's World Cup. On Thursday, British newspaper The Guardian publish...
Aug 04, 2023