Category Archives: Sports

Source: Lille to unveil Canada's Jonathan David as its newest signing
Canadian forward Jonathan David will be unveiled today as the newest member of France's Lille. A source, not authorized to speak because the signing has not yet been announced, confirmed the deal and ...
Aug 11, 2020

Blue Jays ready to open temporary home in Buffalo as Marlins visit Sahlen Field
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Toronto Blue Jays are finally ready to open their home away from home. The Blue Jays will play their first game at Buffalo, N.Y., tonight when they open a two-game series against t...
Aug 11, 2020

Familiarity breeds respect among NHL East playoff teams
TORONTO - Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper took exception to the Columbus Blue Jackets being referred to as "a blue-collar" team. "Is that a positive or a negative?" Cooper said Monday, a day before his Eas...
Aug 10, 2020

Raptors beat Bucks 114-106; key players for both teams sit
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Chris Boucher scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-106 on Monday. Though the meeting featured the ...
Aug 10, 2020

New York Rangers win NHL draft lottery
TORONTO - The New York Rangers have won the NHL draft lottery. The club had a 12.5 per cent shot of securing the top pick in the second phase Monday after a placeholder secured the No. 1&nbs...
Aug 10, 2020

Royal Montreal Golf Club to host Presidents Cup in 2024, last hosted in 2007
MONTREAL, Ont. - Royal Montreal Golf Club has been named the host of the 2024 Presidents Cup. The storied golf course also hosted the international golf event in 2007, highlighted by Mi...
Aug 10, 2020

Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola, Vancouver's Thomas Hasal up for MLS tournament awards
Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola and Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Thomas Hasal are up for individual awards for their play at the MLS is Back Tournament. Akinola is one of four finalists for the Young...
Aug 10, 2020

Blue Jays' temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes
It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month when the Toronto Blue Jays announced they would play most of their 2020 home games in the border city. "Jubilation as Major League...
Aug 10, 2020

2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 16 in Toronto. The 2020 class of...
Aug 10, 2020

Oilers 50/50 raffle delayed as team resolves errors, offers refunds
EDMONTON - A record-setting Edmonton Oilers 50/50 draw won't have a winner for several more days as officials work out problems with the online raffle. The community foundation says in a news rel...
Aug 10, 2020