Category Archives: Sports

DeRozan, Valanciunas lead Raptors to 109-91 win over Pistons in season opener
TORONTO - Back on the Air Canada Centre floor almost five months to the day since their thrilling and historic playoff run came to an end, expectations were high. DeMar DeRozan, Jonas V...
Oct 26, 2016

Weber gives Canadiens 5th straight win, 3-2 over Islanders
NEW YORK - Shea Weber came through with a late goal to get the NHL-leading Montreal Canadiens another big win. Weber’s power-play goal with 2:57 remaining lifted the Canadiens to their fifth str...
Oct 26, 2016

Toronto FC delivers first ever MLS playoff win in convincing fashion
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley had a slice of pizza and a slug of Gatorade. Coach Greg Vanney treated himself to a tall boy. As far as locker-room celebrations go, it was decidedly muted. Especiall...
Oct 26, 2016

Ortiz, Bryant win Hank Aaron Award as top hitters in majors
CLEVELAND - David Ortiz is heading into retirement with some more hardware. The Boston Red Sox slugger captured the Hank Aaron Award on Wednesday as the top hitter in the American League this season. ...
Oct 26, 2016
Former CFL coach of the year Vic Rapp dies at age 80
Former CFL coach of the year Vic Rapp has died. He was 80. The Edmonton Eskimos and B.C. Lions both announced Rapp’s death in releases on Wednesday. Rapp began his CFL coaching career in Ed...
Oct 26, 2016
Leadership Question: Vancouver Whitecaps reflect on disappointing 2016 season
VANCOUVER - The list of reasons for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ dismal showing in 2016 is a long one. An atrocious home record, discipline, lacklustre defending and scoring woes are ...
Oct 26, 2016
Georges St-Pierre says fight with Bisping isn't in the cards for the time being
TORONTO - Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says while he would welcome a fight with middleweight title-holder Michael Bisping, it’s not in the cards right now. St-Pierre, who h...
Oct 26, 2016

Canadian skier Dustin Cook shakes off mental race rust ahead of Lake Louise
During his comeback from a catastrophic knee injury, Canadian skier Dustin Cook always considered this year’s World Cup in Lake Louise, Alta., the date circled in red on his calendar. ...
Oct 26, 2016
Lacquette in, injured Rougeau out on Canadian roster for Four Nations Cup
CALGARY - Defenceman Brigette Lacquette has replaced injured Lauriane Rougeau on Canada’s roster for next week’s Four Nations Cup women’s hockey tournament in Viermumaki, Finland. Ro...
Oct 26, 2016
Jacobs beats Howard in extra end, opens Masters with back-to-back wins
OKOTOKS, Alta. - Brad Jacobs toppled Glen Howard 4-3 in Draw 5 action Wednesday night at the Masters Grand Slam of Curling for his second victory of the day. Jacobs, of Sault ...
Oct 26, 2016