Sports

Securing Olympic spot the latest test for Canadian softball squad

When Canadian softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie hits the mound this weekend, she won't be thinking about what's on the line. The squad is competing for a spot in next summer's Tokyo Olympics ...

Aug 23, 2019

300-plus accusers in Ohio State doctor scandal

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Lawyers for men suing Ohio State University over decades-old alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor say the growing number of accusers has topped 300. Totals confirmed to The Asso...

Aug 23, 2019

New Montreal Impact coach Wilmer Cabrera set for debut against Toronto

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney doesn't anticipate the Montreal Impact making a ton of changes on Saturday in the aftermath of an abrupt coaching shuffle. Wilmer Cabrera makes his debut as Impact coach i...

Aug 23, 2019

Forward Colin White signs six-year deal with Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Colin White to a six-year contract with an average annual value of US$4.75 million. A first-round pick (21st overall) by the Senators in the 2015 NHL d...

Aug 23, 2019

Streveler the Bombers' starter now with incumbent Nichols injured

Chris Streveler is again the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' starting quarterback. The second-year pro will be under centre for the foreseeable future with incumbent Matt Nichols (upper body) on the ...

Aug 23, 2019

Halifax CFL group says Moncton contest success not critical to long-term goal

HALIFAX - Anthony LeBlanc isn't placing too much emphasis on Sunday's Touchdown Atlantic game in Moncton, N.B., saying its perceived success or failure will ultimately have little bearing on his group...

Aug 23, 2019

Capitals star Kuznetsov banned from Russia team for 4 years

GENEVA - Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russian national team for four years. Kuznetsov failed a doping ...

Aug 23, 2019

Kershaw passes Koufax on wins list, Dodgers thump Blue Jays

LOS ANGELES - As good as he felt last week in Miami striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings, Clayton Kershaw felt equally as bad back home at Dodger Stadium. "It's a humbling game," the Dodgers ace...

Aug 22, 2019

Hernandez single in 9th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 3-2

LOS ANGELES - Kik Hernandez capped a three-run ninth inning by blooping a single to score Corey Seager and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Thursday night after being one-hit thr...

Aug 22, 2019

CPL squad Forge FC takes opening leg against Honduran club C.D. Olimpia 1-0

Hamilton-based soccer club Forge FC downed Club Deportivo Olimpia 1-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their CONCACAF League Round of 16 matchup. The Canadian Premier League team got a goal from Chris ...

Aug 22, 2019