Category Archives: Sports
Veteran Jon Wilkin puts surgery on hold to keep playing for Toronto Wolfpack
A knee problem forced Jon Wilkin to pull out of the warmup ahead of the Toronto Wolfpack's Feb. 13 game against Wigan Warriors. The 36-year-old forward had been carrying an injury for a while, leaving...
Feb 27, 2020
Canucks' Markstrom undergoes 'minor' procedure, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says goaltender Jacob Markstrom has undergone a "minor lower body procedure" and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Benning provided the update on the Can...
Feb 27, 2020
The Chainsmokers, Keith Urban to play concerts at RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - Artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers and country star Keith Urban will headline concerts at the 2020 RBC Canadian Open. RBC announced the lineup for its second RBCxMusic Concert Series ...
Feb 27, 2020
IOC member casts doubt on postponing or moving Tokyo Games
TOKYO - A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that if it proves too dangerous to hold the Olympics in Tokyo this summer because of the coronavirus outbreak, organizers ar...
Feb 27, 2020
Defending champion Kevin Koe one of the headliners in strong Brier field
KINGSTON, Ont. - With four national men's curling titles to his credit, Kevin Koe already has a Hall of Fame resume. Winning another Tim Hortons Brier crown would put his name into the ...
Feb 27, 2020
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime ousted at Mexican Open by Britain's Kyle Edmund
MEXICO CITY - Canadian qualifier Leylah Annie Fernandez has reached the quarterfinals at the Mexican Open. The 17-year-old Fernandez toppled eighth-seeded Nao Hibino of Japan 6-3, 6-0 on Wednesday in ...
Feb 26, 2020
Montreal Alouettes sign free-agent American receiver Namaan Roosevelt
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American receiver Naaman Roosevelt on Wednesday. Roosevelt became a CFL free agent Feb. 11. The five-foot-11, 195-pound Roosevelt spent the previous fi...
Feb 26, 2020
Bemstrom's OT tally lifts Blue Jackets over Senators 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets ditched their eight-game losing streak - and lost two more players to injuries. Emil Bemstrom scored 4:35 into overtime, and the banged-up Blue Jackets beat ...
Feb 26, 2020
Montreal Impact advance to quarterfinals in CONCACAF Champions League
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact advanced to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica's Deportivo Saprissa in the second leg of the round of 16 on Wednesday. ...
Feb 26, 2020
Jozy Altidore to captain Toronto in season opener in absence of Michael Bradley
Striker Jozy Altidore will likely wear the captain's armband in Michael Bradley's absence when Toronto FC opens the MLS regular season Saturday in San Jose. Bradley underwent ankle surgery on Jan...
Feb 26, 2020
