Sports

No need for Roberto Luongo, Whitecaps find backup goalkeeper in Florida

Roberto Luongo was game but the Vancouver Whitecaps found a backup goalkeeper without having to delve into the ranks of retired NHL netminders. The Whitecaps, down to third-string 'keeper Thomas Hasal...

Jul 22, 2020

Daly's goal sends Dash to final with 1-0 win over Thorns

SANDY, Utah - Rachel Daly scored on a header in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Wednesday. The fourth-seede...

Jul 22, 2020

Canadians Brittany Marchand and Maddie Szeryk eager to be back on Symetra Tour

Brittany Marchand felt like her career was on an upswing after tying for eighth at the Florida's Natural Charity Classic in early March. It was the first tournament of the Symetra Tour season and was ...

Jul 22, 2020

Nurse and Raptors decide to go hard two days before much-anticipated return

Two days before they step on the court for their first game in more than four months, the Toronto Raptors didn't want to take it easy Wednesday. So after a casual poll of players revealed they wa...

Jul 22, 2020

Law takes first-round lead at British Masters, Cockerill two shots back

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England - David Law of Scotland shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Oliver Fisher, Garrick Porteous and Renato Paratore in the opening round of the British Masters at...

Jul 22, 2020

Edmonton CFL team sees sales spike in Eskimos gear after name change decision

The CFL team formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos has seen a significant spike in sales of clothing and other items bearing the now-defunct name. The organization announced Tuesday it will chan...

Jul 22, 2020

Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment plans for next step of sports reopening

Toronto FC is back in action. The Raptors and Maple Leafs are gearing up for their return to play. But today there are still more questions than answers as Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment looks ...

Jul 22, 2020

Heritage Minister Guilbeault non-commital about financial assistance for CFL

OTTAWA - It seems the CFL shouldn't be holding its breath for much-needed financial assistance from the Canadian government. Earlier this month, the CFL submitted a revised financial request...

Jul 22, 2020

Raptors Davis and Ibaka use media call to appeal for justice for Breonna Taylor

Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball. In Wednesday's media availability, the Toronto Raptors rookie's message was brief and direct. He answered his one ...

Jul 22, 2020

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says CFL hub will boost economy, not COVID-19

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says hosting the Canadian Football League season can boost the economy without leading to a spike in COVID-19 numbers. The CFL has decided to play...

Jul 22, 2020