Category Archives: Sports

Argos coach Dinwiddie to wait before naming starting quarterback for opener
Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie wants another practice day before deciding who'll be his starting quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts' home opener. Dinwiddie said Nick Arbuckle got the bulk of reps Tuesda...
Aug 17, 2021

MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities or restaurants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result. T...
Aug 17, 2021

Talent in, talent out: Young, No. 1 Alabama still favorites
The bad news for Alabama: The Heisman Trophy-winning receiver and his quarterback are gone, along with the star tailback and Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year. The good news: It's A...
Aug 17, 2021

Lions' Reilly, Roughriders' Woodward and Fajardo capture CFL's top performer honours
B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Reilly completed 26-of-33 passes for 342 yards and scored a touchdown in leading B.C. past the Calgary S...
Aug 17, 2021

AP Source: 76ers, Embiid agree to $196 million, 4-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers have kept their trust in Joel Embiid. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Embiid and the Sixers agreed on a four-year, $196 m...
Aug 17, 2021

Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss
CINCINNATI (AP) - Jonathan India homered and drove in five runs while Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 14-5 on Monday night, handing the free-falling Cubs the...
Aug 16, 2021

Champion filly Munnyfor Ro will race Sunday in $1-million Queen's Plate at Woodbine
Munnyfor Ro is a go for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Trainer Kevin Attard confirmed Monday the '21 Woodbine Oaks champion will race in the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Sunday at ...
Aug 16, 2021

Nurse says continuity, long-term commitment key to getting Canada to Paris Olympics
TORONTO - There were plenty of moments when Nick Nurse was watching the Tokyo Olympics that he couldn't help but imagine Canada playing there. Nurse and the Canadian men's basketball team had to watch...
Aug 16, 2021

Jays outfielder Hernández named American League player of the week
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernndez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernndez batted .500 (14-for-28) with eight r...
Aug 16, 2021

Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence unde...
Aug 16, 2021