Category Archives: Sports

Shibuno holds off Salas to win Women's British Open on debut
MILTON KEYNES, England - Hinako Shibuno of Japan finished with a birdie to win the Women's British Open by one shot over Lizette Salas on Sunday as she wrapped up a stunning major championship debut. ...
Aug 06, 2019

Williams continues to provide tough challenge for top stars in women's game
TORONTO - Caroline Wozniacki's father used to tell her not to whine whenever she had to face an opponent with a hard serve during her junior career. It could be worse, the then pre-teen...
Aug 06, 2019

American star Serena Williams ready for first Rogers Cup since 2015
TORONTO - Serena Williams can still recall the frustration she felt after losing her first professional tennis match. That it happened in Canada - where she'd eventually enjoy plenty of...
Aug 06, 2019

Gimme five: Canadians to watch Wednesday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Wednesday at the Pan American Games: DAMIAN WARNER (TRACK AND FIELD) The 2016 Olympic bronze medallist in the decathlon looks for his sec...
Aug 06, 2019

Ottawa Fury looks to showcase talent against Toronto FC in Canadian Championship
As a player, Julian de Guzman won a record 89 caps for Canada and lifted the Voyageurs Cup three times in Toronto FC colours. As GM of Ottawa Fury FC, de Guzman has made a point of showcasin...
Aug 06, 2019

Montreal Impact midfielder Shamit Shome ready for reunion with old coach
MONTREAL - For Edmonton's Shamit Shome, playing against former coach Tommy Wheeldon will feel like a trip down memory lane. The Montreal Impact midfielder largely credits his success in professio...
Aug 06, 2019

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Honduras international winger Michaell Chirinos
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Honduras international winger Michaell Chirinos on loan from Club Deportivo Olimpia. The Whitecaps used targeted allocation money to complete the loan...
Aug 06, 2019

Marin Cilic knocks off American qualifier Bradley Klahn at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL - Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup. The No. 14 seed from Croatia beat American qualifier Bradley Klahn 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the op...
Aug 06, 2019

Argos, Roughriders quarterbacks, Redblacks returner named CFL top performers
Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Ottawa Redblacks returner DeVonte Dedmon and Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo are the CFL's top performers of the week for Week 8. Bethel-...
Aug 06, 2019

Carla Suarez Navarro knocks out Venus Williams at Rogers Cup
TORONTO - Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has made an early exit at the Rogers Cup. The 39-year-old American lost 6-4, 6-2 to Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in the first match on cent...
Aug 06, 2019