Category Archives: Sports
Wolfpack centre Greg Worthington manages to stay close to home but still see world
TORONTO - A hometown boy, Greg Worthington grew up in Queensbury and still lives in the English village. “I think if I left there I’d probably get a nosebleed,” he said. “IR...
Sep 01, 2017
UEFA puts Paris Saint-Germain finances under investigation
GENEVA - Paris Saint-Germain has paid a quick price for its record-breaking investments in star forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. UEFA put Paris Saint-Germain’s finances under formal investigat...
Sep 01, 2017
NFL: Goodell aware of dissent before suspending Elliott
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was aware that one of his lead investigators believed Ezekiel Elliott shouldn’t be disciplined before the Dallas running back was suspended for six games in a dome...
Sep 01, 2017
Promoters: Pacquiao-Horn rematch won't happen this year
BRISBANE, Australia - Manny Pacquiao won’t box Jeff Horn in a rematch of their WBO world welterweight title fight this year because the Filipino senator will be busy with government duties. Pacq...
Sep 01, 2017
Campaign to fight MS spearheaded by Christine Sinclair raises record funds
TORONTO - A&W’s “Burgers to Beat MS campaign,” spearheaded by Canadian soccer captain Christine Sinclair, raised a record $1.85 million this year. The restaurant chain has raised...
Sep 01, 2017
Canadian women drop to No. 5 in FIFA world rankings but still close gap on rivals
TORONTO - While Canada has slipped one spot to No. 5 in the latest FIFA world rankings, coach John Herdman sees only positives. With 2,027 points, Canada trails fourth-place France by just three point...
Sep 01, 2017
Police charge Wayne Rooney with drunk driving
LONDON - Wayne Rooney has been charged with drunk driving and was released on bail ahead of a court appearance later this month, Cheshire police said Friday. The 31-year-old Everton striker was report...
Sep 01, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games CFL Ottawa 32 Montreal 4 — MLB American League Toronto 11 Baltimore 8 Houston 5 Texas 1 Minnesota 5 Chicago White Sox 4 N.Y. Yankees 6 Boston 2 National League Cincinnati ...
Aug 31, 2017
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games CFL Ottawa 32 Montreal 4 — MLB American League Toronto 11 Baltimore 8 Houston 5 Texas 1 Minnesota 5 Chicago White Sox 4 N.Y. Yankees 6 Boston 2 National League Cincinnati ...
Aug 31, 2017
Astros boost rotation with trade for Verlander
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros acquired Justin Verlander in a trade with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night, just before the deadline for having players eligible for post-season play. The right-hander...
Aug 31, 2017
