Category Archives: Sports

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Francis Perron to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have inked a one-year, two-way deal with forward Francis Perron. The club acquired the 23-year-old left-winger from the San Jose Sharks at last month's NHL ...
Jul 08, 2019

Sweden beats England 2-1 to take third at Women's World Cup
NICE, France - Kosovare Asllani set Sweden on its way to a 2-1 victory over England for third place in the Women's World Cup on Saturday night but the midfielder almost didn't play in the bronze medal...
Jul 08, 2019

Toronto FC GM ready to make roster moves as MLS transfer window opens
TORONTO - Reinforcements are on the way for Toronto FC. And not just in the form of captain Michael Bradley, star striker Jozy Altidore and newly signed centre back Omar Gonzalez now that the Gol...
Jul 08, 2019

Nurse to debut as Canada's men's coach at home with games against Nigeria
TORONTO - Nick Nurse will make his Canadian basketball coaching debut at home next month as the men's senior team hosts Nigeria in a two-game exhibition series ahead of the FIBA World C...
Jul 08, 2019

Williams warms up for doubles with singles win at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams warmed up for her opening mixed doubles match at Wimbledon by reaching the fourth round in singles. The seven-time singles champion, who was playing with partner A...
Jul 08, 2019

Teunissen wins Tour opening stage, Thomas crashes at end
BRUSSELS - Apart from the celebrations of Eddy Merckx's first victory at the Tour de France half a century ago, nothing went according to plans on the race opening day. In cycling-mad Belgium, defendi...
Jul 08, 2019

Barty's run ends at Wimbledon, Riske reaches quarterfinals
WIMBLEDON, England - Ash Barty's winning streak is over, and so are her chances of winning a second straight Glam Slam title. The top-ranked Australian had won 15 matches in a row, including the Frenc...
Jul 08, 2019

Won and done: Star forward Kawhi Leonard leaves Raptors for LA Clippers
TORONTO - The laugh. The load management. The shot. The NBA championship. The parade. It was a heck of a season, but it appears that's all the Toronto Raptors are going to get from Kawhi Leonard. Won ...
Jul 08, 2019

Nichols exits Blue Bombers 29-14 win over Redblacks early but is O.K. after game
OTTAWA - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will feel a lot better about its 29-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night at TD Place after seeing starting quarterback Matt Nichols walking around. Nichols ...
Jul 07, 2019

Aaron Sanchez continues to struggle in Blue Jays 4-1 loss to Orioles
TORONTO - Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez felt like his old self again. But it still wasn't enough to get a win. Sanchez lost his 11th consecutive decision after a 4-1 defeat to the Baltimore Ori...
Jul 07, 2019