Category Archives: Sports

Trainer Attard says Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro being pointed to $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - The $1-million Queen's Plate remains very much on Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro's radar. Trainer Kevin Attard said the three-year-old filly is being pointed towards the opening jewel of the OLG Ca...
Aug 10, 2021

Raptors sign Sam Dekker; free-agent forward last played overseas
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have officially signed free-agent forward Sam Dekker. The team made the announcement in a statement, but did not disclose details of the contract. The 27-year-old Dekker ...
Aug 10, 2021

Edmonton Elks offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers confirms positive COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers of the Edmonton Elks confirmed Tuesday he's tested positive for COVID-19. "I tested positive days ago for Covid, & the reservation I initially had ab...
Aug 10, 2021

Redblacks' Kanneh and Williams, Bombers' Oliveira earn CFL top performer honours
Abdul Kanneh, who had a 102-yard interception return for a touchdown that anchored the Ottawa Redblacks' season-opening 16-12 road win over the Edmonton Elks, was named the CFL's top performer Tuesday...
Aug 10, 2021

AP Source: Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain
Lionel Messi is traveling to France after agreeing to join Paris Saint-Germain, a person with knowledge of the negotiations has told The Associated Press, paving the way for one of the game's greats t...
Aug 10, 2021

Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "...
Aug 09, 2021

New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a wi...
Aug 09, 2021

Amanda Anisimova hitting her stride in Montreal as she looks to return to 2019 form
With a few consecutive wins under her belt, Amanda Anisimova feels like she's hitting her stride at the National Bank Open. The 19-year-old American advanced to the second round of the women's tournam...
Aug 09, 2021

Javier Perez to remain in charge of Toronto FC for the rest of the MLS season
Toronto FC says Javier Perez, who took over as interim head coach after Chris Armas was fired July 4, will remain in charge for the rest of the season. The MLS club did not detail Perez's future after...
Aug 09, 2021

Veteran competitor Clunn feels Elite Series has truly become an international circuit
He's been crowned a world champion four times over his illustrious career, but Rick Clunn has never seen pro bass fishing as international as it is currently. Clunn, 75, completed his 16th season on t...
Aug 09, 2021