Category Archives: Sports

Leonard thanks Toronto for 'amazing season' before moving on with L-A Clippers
LOS ANGELES - Former Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard turned the page on his time with Toronto's NBA team by publicly thanking the organization, the city and the fans for an "amazing season." Speaki...
Jul 25, 2019

Canadian snowboard star Max Parrot cleared for liftoff after cancer scare
Given the all-clear after cancer treatment, Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot is pushing himself hard in training to compete in an X Games big air event next month. The Olympic silver medallist in ...
Jul 25, 2019

Irish-born back Peter Nelson set for Canada rugby debut at Pacific Nations Cup
Some two months ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Irish-born back Peter Nelson will likely figure for Canada for the first time Saturday at the Pacific Nations Cup. The Canadian men, currently ranked 21st...
Jul 25, 2019

Calgary Cavalry bounce withering Whitecaps from Canadian Championships
VANCOUVER - Calgary's Cavalry FC pulled off an upset Wednesday night, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 to advance to the Canadian Championship semifinals. Cavalry are the only Canadian Premier...
Jul 24, 2019

Montreal Impact beat York9, advanced to semifinal of Canadian Championship
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact advanced to the semifinal of the Canadian Championship with a 1-0 victory over lower-ranked York9 FC in the second leg of the quarterfinal on Wednesday. Montreal won the...
Jul 24, 2019

Mercado lifts Cleveland over Blue Jays 7-3 to spoil Borucki's return
TORONTO - Ryan Borucki isn't in mid-season form just yet. Unfortunately for him, the Cleveland Indians are. The left-hander made his season debut on Monday after missing the first four months of the s...
Jul 24, 2019

Shane Bieber flirts with no-hitter as Cleveland downs Blue Jays 4-0
TORONTO - Shane Bieber pitched the second complete game shutout of his career while allowing just one hit, and the Cleveland Indians wrapped up a three-game road series with a 4-0 win over t...
Jul 24, 2019

Rays beat Red Sox 3-2 as Boston files protest over lineup
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Charlie Morton struck out 11 over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating David Price and Boston 3-2 in a game that the Red Sox protested on W...
Jul 24, 2019

Former Humboldt Broncos player who survived bus crash hopes for spot on team
RED DEER, Alta. - A former Humboldt Broncos player whose back was broken when the team's bus crashed last year says he'll return to Humboldt to battle for a spot on the team. Graysen Cameron...
Jul 24, 2019

Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot Gainer the Gopher in hot water once again
REGINA - Gainer the Gopher is in hot water once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot came under fire Saturday night for his actions during the club's 38-25 home win over the B.C. ...
Jul 24, 2019