Category Archives: Sports
Zverev erases 2-set hole, will face Thiem in US Open final
NEW YORK - For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreo Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev d...
Sep 11, 2020
DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jacob deGrom, wearing an NYPD cap in honour of first responders on the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, pitched six strong innings and the New York Mets backed him in a ...
Sep 11, 2020
Canadian MLS teams head south for next phase of pandemic-rejigged schedule
The three Canadian teams are headed to the U.S. to play the next phase of the pandemic-rejigged MLS schedule. The league announced Friday that each MLS club will play three regular-season matches from...
Sep 11, 2020
NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9
EDMONTON - The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafr...
Sep 11, 2020
Canadian Championship on the line as Montreal Impact face Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field. The Vancouver Whitecaps (3-6-0) weathered a rough run of play after ret...
Sep 11, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays get closer Ken Giles back from injured list
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles has been reinstated from the 45-day injured list and was active for Friday's home game against the New York Mets. Giles has been on the injured ...
Sep 11, 2020
Trainer Josie Carroll will have history on her side at Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Trainer Josie Carroll will have history on her side Saturday. Carroll will be chasing a third career victory in the $1-million Queen's Plate at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack. She'll have...
Sep 11, 2020
Steeler Smith-Schuster impressed with Canadian rookie Chase Claypool
JuJu Smith-Schuster can see Canadian rookie receiver Chase Claypool having a big year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh selected the six-foot-four, 238-pound Claypool, a native of Abbotsford, B...
Sep 11, 2020
Rugby Canada expands young talent search both in Canada and abroad
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones is back on the field, finally coaching again - albeit with small groups and under COVID-19 restrictions. Jones has been helping out with the developmental Pacifi...
Sep 11, 2020
Staying with Vancouver Canucks a priority for free agent Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli wants to finish what he has started with the Vancouver Canucks. As an unrestricted free agent, the 28-year-old right-winger could test the market when the NHL's free agenc...
Sep 11, 2020
