Category Archives: Sports

Morocco's historic run at the Women's World Cup ignites national pride at home
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - In the picturesque town of Sale, the shock and euphoria of Morocco's soccer team advancing to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup were palpable. "We did not expect this a...
Aug 03, 2023

Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed reliever Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation. The team also recalled fellow right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo....
Aug 03, 2023

Germany's exit at the Women's World Cup caps wild finale to the group stage as upsets continue
SYDNEY (AP) - In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women's World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced ...
Aug 03, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. The 28-year-old wingback agreed to a Major League Soccer contract thro...
Aug 03, 2023

Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate
TORONTO - Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince will both run in the $1-million King's Plate. Mark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian field and Paramount Prin...
Aug 03, 2023

Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million dollars to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025. The Sea Bears joi...
Aug 03, 2023

Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series
TORONTO - Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Aren...
Aug 03, 2023

Edmonton Oilers hire Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO
EDMONTON - Former player agent Jeff Jackson, whose client list included superstar Connor McDavid, has been named CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced Thursday. The Oile...
Aug 03, 2023

Morocco makes more Women's World Cup history, reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women's World Cup knockout round - and to make even more history. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go this...
Aug 03, 2023

Two-time champion Germany out of Women's World Cup 1after 1-1 draw with South Korea
Brisbane, Australia (AP) - Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women's World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco's win over Col...
Aug 03, 2023