Category Archives: Sports
Skate America opens shortened, coronavirus-impacted season
When U.S. figure skaters and a few foreigners training in this country kick off the season at Skate America this weekend, it could be a rare opportunity to display their wares. So they will relish the...
Oct 22, 2020
The Latest: Werder Bremen player tests positive for virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ German soccer club Werder Bremen says one of its players has tested positive for the coronavirus and the team's tr...
Oct 22, 2020
Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series
ARLINGTON, Texas - Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay's bullpen hung on late. Rays and Dodgers, tied after two in Texas. Lowe shook loose from his extended post-season slump with two opposite...
Oct 21, 2020
Dodgers, Rays draw record-low TV World Series audience
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 drew a record-low audience of television viewers for a World Series game. Los Angeles' 8-3 win received a 5.1 rati...
Oct 21, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro short on specifics, long on bullishness
Short on specifics and long on bullishness, Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro set an optimistic tone during his first general media availability since the team was eliminated from the post-season a few...
Oct 21, 2020
Tagliafico's own-goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win at Ajax
AMSTERDAM - Liverpool's makeshift defence held firm and a fortunate goal earned Jurgen Klopp's team a 1-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in their Champions League opener at the empty Johan Cruyff Area...
Oct 21, 2020
Bayern routs Atlético 4-0 to start Champions League defence
MUNICH - Bayern Munich picked up where it left off in the Champions League, starting its title defence with a 4-0 rout of Atltico Madrid on Wednesday after overcoming the club's first coronavirus case...
Oct 21, 2020
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to one-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract extension.The 33-year-old Russell appeared in 55 games with the Oilers last season, posting n...
Oct 21, 2020
Golf Canada's juniors will put emphasis on team mentality
Canada's next crop of junior golfers will soon learn that they may be alone out on the course, but they're part of a team off of it. Jennifer Greggain was announced as the newest member of the c...
Oct 21, 2020
Financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack likely to learn fate in early November
TORONTO - It looks like the future of the Toronto Wolfpack could be decided in early November. The financially troubled transatlantic team faces a Friday deadline to file its response to questions fro...
Oct 21, 2020
