Category Archives: Sports
Veteran player Reni Maitua moves into Toronto Wolfpack front office
TORONTO - Former Australian and Samoan international Reni Maitua, who came out of retirement in late February to join the Toronto Wolfpack, is moving into the front office in the role of player welfar...
Apr 30, 2018
Jets star centre Scheifele showing a nose for the net in the NHL playoffs
WINNIPEG - Jacob Trouba has watched Mark Scheifele’s progression to becoming a star forward more closely than others. The Winnipeg Jets teammates began their full-time NHL careers in 2013-14, wh...
Apr 30, 2018
Raptors' Anunoby has shone in playoff debut, expected to play key role vs. Cavs
TORONTO - A couple of minutes into Game 3 of Toronto’s opening-round playoff series against Washington, OG Anunoby took an elbow to the back from eight-year NBA veteran Markieff Morris. The Rapt...
Apr 30, 2018
LeBron tired? The Raptors aren't buying it; prepared for James to be at his best
TORONTO - Moments after almost single-handedly hauling the Cleveland Cavaliers to a narrow Game 7 win over Indiana on Sunday, LeBron James told reporters through droopy eyelids that he was tired and w...
Apr 30, 2018
Carolina terminates demoted GM Ron Francis' contract
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes terminated the contract of demoted general manager and Hall of Fame player Ron Francis on Monday. The Hurricanes announced the move in a three-sentence statemen...
Apr 30, 2018
Canadian first baseman Joey Votto named National League player of the week
NEW YORK - Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been named the National League player of the week. The Toronto native hit four home runs and had eight runs batted in with a .360 average in 99 ...
Apr 30, 2018
Sidney Crosby to headline event honouring 15 top all-time Nova Scotia athletes
HALIFAX - Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will be the headline attendee of an event this summer to honour the top 15 Nova Scotia athletes of all time. The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame di...
Apr 30, 2018
Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Five keys to Eastern Conference semifinal series
TORONTO - The Raptors meet Cleveland in the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive year, beginning Tuesday in Toronto. Here are five keys to the series: STILL THE KING - So much of this series is abou...
Apr 30, 2018
Montreal Alouettes open to dealing first overall pick in CFL draft
Kavis Reed is open for business. The Montreal Alouettes general manager has the first pick overall in the 2018 CFL draft, but said Monday he’s open to trading it. “We’ve had some inq...
Apr 30, 2018
Longtime Blue Jays broadcaster Jerry Howarth at peace with retirement decision
TORONTO - Before a recent Blue Jays game, Jerry Howarth strolled onto the turf at Rogers Centre, walked down the side of the diamond and held a long glance out at the field. The venue still feels like...
Apr 30, 2018
