Category Archives: Sports

Canada loses to Germany in final World Cup game; will still play for Olympic berth
SHANGHAI - Canada's men's basketball team ended the FIBA World Cup with a 82-76 loss to Germany on Monday, but will still finish high enough to get a second chance at qualifying for the 2020...
Sep 09, 2019

Raptors and Canada men's basketball coach Nick Nurse savours sweet summer
SHANGHAI - The day after the Toronto Raptors captured their first NBA championship in June, Nick Nurse received a video via text from the Chicago Cubs. The message was from Gary Pressy, the&...
Sep 09, 2019

Beezie Madden wins CP International Grand Prix at Calgary's Spruce Meadows
CALGARY - Beezie Madden had just one fault on her way to capturing the CP International Grand Prix at the Spruce Meadows Masters on Sunday. After going clear in the first round of competition abo...
Sep 09, 2019

Vernon Adams Jr., Alouettes beat Lions 21-16 for third straight win
MONTREAL - Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. says he was energized by having his young son in Montreal for the first time watching from the stands. Adams rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as ...
Sep 08, 2019

Pendrith wins Mackenzie Investments Open, closes in on Korn Ferry Tour card
Taylor Pendrith is enjoying himself on the golf course again. Just look at his scorecards. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 to win the Mackenzie Investments Open on Sunday, matchi...
Sep 08, 2019

Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...
Sep 08, 2019

Glasnow strikes out 5 in return, Rays beat sinking Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tyler Glasnow struck out five over two innings in his return from a four-month layoff caused by a strained right forearm, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 8-3 Sunday to compl...
Sep 08, 2019

Andreescu's coach knows Canadian needs to play 'complete match' in final
NEW YORK - Before the U.S. Open began, Patrick Mouratoglou predicted Bianca Andreescu would be in the final. He was right. Serena Williams's coach also is confident the rising Canadian tennis star wil...
Sep 08, 2019

Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos
OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...
Sep 08, 2019

Canadian athletes cheering on Andreescu as teen prepares for U.S. Open final
Kia Nurse hasn't had to leave her New York apartment to find top-notch entertainment this week. The Canadian basketball star, who plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA, has found herself glued to...
Sep 08, 2019