Category Archives: Sports
Toronto FC faces familiar foe in New York City FC at the MLS is Back Tournament
Toronto FC faces a familiar foe in New York City FC on Sunday in the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. "New York City's a good team, there's no two ways about it," said Toronto captain Michae...
Jul 24, 2020
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears
CHICAGO - Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added to head coach Matt Nagy's staff Friday as part of the Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowship. Burris&nb...
Jul 24, 2020
Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series
When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will breathe a sigh of relief. Morreale is the commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Baske...
Jul 24, 2020
Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament
The MLS is Back Tournament has been a test of the Vancouver Whitecaps' resolve and resilience - perhaps even their faith. They had a start to forget. Missing almost a third of their roster throug...
Jul 24, 2020
Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON - GPS device-maker Garmin's online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts. Garmin Connect, an app and website ...
Jul 24, 2020
Athletes pivot from sting of Tokyo honouring Canada's frontline workers with art
Confusion turned to smiles when Vancouver emergency room nurse Steff McLean opened a package from rower Maxwell Lattimer. Inside the box was a painting of a gold Maple Leaf on a red background. A lett...
Jul 24, 2020
Canada's Natalie Achonwa earns WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership award
NEW YORK - Legendary Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw says one of the first words that comes to mind about Canada's Natalie Achonwa is leader. The Fighting Irish grad and fo...
Jul 24, 2020
Blue Jays to play most home games in Buffalo during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will play most of their home games at their top minor-league affiliate's stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. this season. The Blue Jays announced the decision Frida...
Jul 24, 2020
Canadian Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson looks forward to UFC return
Six years after his last UFC fight, Canadian Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson is back. The 34-year-old from London, Ont., moves up a weight class to take on Danish welterweight Nicolas (Lokomotivo) Da...
Jul 24, 2020
Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton
TORONTO - The NHL has unveiled details for hub cities and in-game presentation as it approaches its restart next month in Edmonton and Toronto. In a video released by the league, the NH...
Jul 24, 2020
