Category Archives: Sports
Canadian snowboarder Toutant motivated for quick return following X Games injury
Sebastien Toutant felt a painful sting in his rib cage that took his breath away the moment he crashed down hard at the bottom of the X Games slopestyle course in Aspen l...
Jan 29, 2020
AP Source: Baker reaches agreement to become Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to be the manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on conditio...
Jan 29, 2020
Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"
TORONTO - Seven seasons into his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse continues to marvel at particularly crafty Kyle Lowry moments. The Raptors coach can rattle off numerous game-clinching pla...
Jan 29, 2020
Two rings belonging to Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell stolen, police say
Calgary police said Wednesday two rings belonging to Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell were stolen earlier this month. Mitchell's 2018 Grey Cup championship ring and the one he...
Jan 29, 2020
Expansion soccer team in Ottawa will be owned by Atletico de Madrid
OTTAWA - Spanish soccer giant Club Atletico de Madrid has purchased an expansion team for Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League. The Ottawa side will become the professional league's eighth team when ...
Jan 29, 2020
NHL Notebook: Coaches on carousel that's seen seven dismissed already in 2019-20
Bruce Cassidy watched from afar as coach after NHL coach was shown the door. A lot of good ones, too. All in the span of eight weeks. It started when the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Mike Babco...
Jan 29, 2020
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 29, 2020
Blue Bombers agree to terms with veteran Collaros on contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with quarterback Zach Collaros on a two-year contract extension. The 31-year-old was scheduled to become a free agent next month. Bo...
Jan 29, 2020
Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado
DENVER - The prosecutor who pursued sexual assault charges against Kobe Bryant 17 years ago believes he would have won a conviction if the case had gone to trial and that the woman who accused Bryant ...
Jan 29, 2020
A worldwide rugby brand, Sonny Bill looks to keep life simple with the Wolfpack
A marquee name that has become a mega-brand in the world of rugby, Sonny Bill Williams is looking to keep things simple as a member of the Toronto Wolfpack. The 34-year-old former All Black is relying...
Jan 29, 2020
