Category Archives: Sports

Raptors receive rings and 2019 championship banner unveiled before season opener
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors enjoyed one last celebration of their 2019 title on Tuesday night. The players received their championship rings in a ceremony before the regular-season opener again...
Oct 22, 2019

Bombers quarterback Collaros ready to get back under centre if he gets the call
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros is preparing to grab the opportunity to start for the Blue Bombers if he gets the call on Friday. The newly acquired veteran quarterback ran most of Winnipeg's first-team offe...
Oct 22, 2019

With return to Toronto on the horizon, Marleau happy to be back with Sharks
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Patrick Marleau concedes sometimes it's strange to be back in the San Jose Sharks' locker room. And then there are moments when it feels like the veteran winger nev...
Oct 22, 2019

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviews
HOUSTON - The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using "inappropriate language" after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female...
Oct 22, 2019

Loughlin, 10 other parents charged anew in college scandal
BOSTON - Actress Lori Loughlin (LAWK'-lin), her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and nine other parents face new charges in the college admissions scandal. Federal prosecutors announced Tu...
Oct 22, 2019

Toronto FC coach says Jozy Altidore, Omar Gonzalez will be game-time decisions
TORONTO - Injured Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore and centre back Omar Gonzalez will be game-time decisions for Wednesday's MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against New York City FC. Altidore (quad) ...
Oct 22, 2019

Andy Murray wins 1st ATP final since hip surgery
ANTWERP, Belgium - Andy Murray claimed his first ATP tour title in more than 2 1/2 years at the European Open on Sunday in only his sixth singles tournament since returning from hip surgery in January...
Oct 22, 2019

Liverpool drops first points in 1-1 draw at Man United
MANCHESTER, England - Dropping points doesn't seem so frustrating this time for Manchester United. Even against Liverpool. While holding on to inflict Liverpool's first loss of the season was beyond t...
Oct 22, 2019

Hofbauer, Pidhoresky qualify for marathon event at Tokyo 2020 Games
TORONTO - Calgary's Trevor Hofbauer and Vancouver's Dayna Pidhoresky are Tokyo bound. The two qualified for the marathon event at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics after setting personal-b...
Oct 22, 2019

Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team
Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the Spartans to Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles and into the Final Four. He was the Big Ten player of the year...
Oct 22, 2019