Category Archives: Sports

Carl Lewis backs equal pay for women, calls Trump racist
LIMA, Peru - Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis said Monday that female athletes deserve fair and equal pay and criticized President Donald Trump for being "racist" and "misogynistic." Lewis ...
Aug 06, 2019

The 2019 CFL campaign fast becoming the year of the kick returner
This is fast becoming the year of the kick returner in the CFL. Through eight weeks, 14 kicks have been returned for touchdowns, including a record eight kickoffs. Last year, there were 15 return TDs....
Aug 06, 2019

Guo Show: 14-year-old Canadian fencer Jessica Guo wins Pan Am silver
LIMA, Peru - Ask coach Yoann Lebrun what teenage sensation Jessica Guo might be capable of in her fencing career and be prepared for an immediate two-word answer. Olympic champion. Afte...
Aug 06, 2019

Sanchez, Astros throw combined no-hitter against Mariners
HOUSTON - After losing 13 decisions in a row with Toronto, Aaron Sanchez was looking for a fresh start and a way to turn things around in his move to the Houston Astros. But even with their history of...
Aug 05, 2019

Mancini HR, 4 RBIs carry Orioles past Blue Jays 6-4
BALTIMORE - Victimized by the long ball for much of the season, the Baltimore Orioles used a power surge of their own to take the lead against Toronto. Then, after the Blue Jays fought back to tie, a ...
Aug 05, 2019

Bichette, Waguespack help Jays end Rays' 6-game win string
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rookie Bo Bichette homered and scored both runs, Jacob Waguespack pitched six impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays ended Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak, beating the...
Aug 05, 2019

Calgary's special teams special in 24-18 win over Edmonton Eskimos
CALGARY - Led by returner Terry Williams and kicker Rene Paredes, the Calgary Stampeders' special teams were the difference in a 24-18 win over the visiting Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday. Williams...
Aug 05, 2019

Pan Am Roundup: Canada's Meaghan Benfeito wins gold in the women's 10-metre platform final
LIMA, Peru - Canada's Meaghan Benfeito won gold in the women's 10-metre platform final on Saturday, while her teammate, Caeli McKay, won silver. "It feels amazing," said Benfeito. "It's the first time...
Aug 05, 2019

Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets second player of the week nod
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has once again been recognized as the American League player of the week. The honour follows a solid stretch for the 20-year-old third bas...
Aug 05, 2019

Canadian softball star Sara Groenewegen pitches perfect game at Pan Ams
Sara Groenewegen pitched a perfect game to lead the Canadian women's softball team to an 8-0 win over Venezuela on Monday at the Pan American Games. The native of White Rock, B.C., struck ou...
Aug 05, 2019