Category Archives: Sports
AP source: Saltalamacchia, Blue Jays agree to deal
TORONTO - A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The person spoke on condition of ...
Jan 24, 2017
Calgary Stampeder re-sign Canadian offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu
CALGARY - Canadian offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu has re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders. The 26-year-old from Quebec City was going to be eligible for free agency in February. Calgary ...
Jan 24, 2017
Jets rookie Patrik Laine returns from concussion for game against Sharks
WINNIPEG - Jets rookie Patrik Laine will be back in the lineup for Winnipeg’s home game against the San Jose Sharks tonight. Laine has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in a game ...
Jan 24, 2017
Giovinco's agent says China has made 'important offer' for Toronto FC striker
TORONTO - Star striker Sebastian Giovinco says he’s happy at Toronto FC. His agent says he needs to talk to the MLS club about a “important offer” from China. “The Chinese club...
Jan 24, 2017
Canada rugby coach facing challenges against professional opposition
The challenges of coaching Canada’s men’s rugby team are myriad, on and off the field. While Tier 1 nations like England have a structure in place that allows them to assemb...
Jan 24, 2017
NFL lineman Franklin looking to give back to his home-town association
TORONTO - Orlando Franklin has made it big in the NFL, but he hasn’t forgotten his Toronto football roots. The Los Angeles Chargers hulking offensive guard has reached an agreement in princ...
Jan 24, 2017
Power-play boom, better positioning behind Nazem Kadri's goal spike
TORONTO - Nazem Kadri tried to address the mechanics of his shot, increase his arm strength and fire the puck a bit quicker this year, all in a bid to score more often for the Maple Lea...
Jan 24, 2017
Drogba gone, but Impact starting 11 intact as training camp opens
MONTREAL - There wasn’t much need for introductory handshakes as the Montreal Impact reassembled for training camp on Tuesday only 55 days after their extra time loss to Toronto FC in ...
Jan 24, 2017
Toronto FC back in training camp, motivated by painful MLS Cup shootout loss
TORONTO - There was no escaping Toronto FC’s painful MLS Cup final loss to Seattle for fullback Steven Beitashour. He was reminded of the Dec. 10 penalty shootout defeat every day. “Anyone...
Jan 24, 2017
Senators acquire forward Wingels form Sharks for two AHL players, 7th-round pick
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators had been searching for months for a forward who could bring “valuable NHL experience” to a team looking to contend for a playoff spot. General M...
Jan 24, 2017