Category Archives: Sports
Federer edges Youzhny in 5 sets at US Open; Nadal needs 4
NEW YORK - A bad back prevented Roger Federer from getting ready for the U.S. Open the way he prefers to prepare for a Grand Slam tournament. And it’s showed so far. Federer blamed a lack of pro...
Aug 31, 2017
At the US Open, Sharapova sniping practically a sport itself
NEW YORK - Listen to the crowds, and Maria Sharapova seems as popular as ever. Listen to the competitors, and it’s clear she hasn’t been welcomed back with open arms. Tennis isn’t th...
Aug 31, 2017
Despite lowly ranking, Canadian men make their mark in world soccer
TORONTO - The past, present and future of Canadian soccer was on show Thursday ahead of a weekend friendly with Jamaica. And while some disparage - or worse, ignore - the 95th-ranked Canadian men, it ...
Aug 31, 2017
Maxx Forde follows in father's footsteps and comes full circle with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - Maxx Forde’s first highlight with the B.C. Lions wasn’t the day the defensive lineman was drafted, his first game, his first start or his first sack. It happened when he was a ...
Aug 31, 2017
Canadian Lucas Cavallini signs contract with Puebla FC to play in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - Canadian international striker Lucas Cavallini has signed with Puebla FC in the Mexican Apertura tournament. Cavallini, who has won seven caps for Canada, is the first Canadian player in...
Aug 31, 2017
Dal-Cin rides into Tour of Alberta stage race as national champion
EDMONTON - Matteo Dal-Cin’s first race since he was crowned Canada’s road cycling champion will be on home pavement. The 26-year-old from Ottawa will wear the Maple Leaf when the Tour of A...
Aug 31, 2017
Canada's Gautier wins gold in T! time trial at para-cycling worlds
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa - Canada’s Shelley Gautier won a gold medal in the women’s T1 time trial Thursday at the para-cycling world championships. Gautier finished the 15.5-kilometr...
Aug 31, 2017
Impact midfielder Piatti named MLS player of the month for August
NEW YORK - Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti has been named Major League Soccer’s player of the month for August. Piatti scored seven goals, including two game-winning goals, and added a...
Aug 31, 2017
Young dad dies in B.C. after being hit in the head during slo-pitch game
VICTORIA - A slo-pitch player on Vancouver Island has died, 10 days after suffering a severe brain injury when he was hit by a softball. Chris Godfrey’s family says he died on Wednesday after be...
Aug 31, 2017
Four-time Olympic medallist Oleksiak returning to former coach O'Toole
TORONTO - Canadian swimming star Penny Oleksiak is returning to her roots. The four-time Olympic medallist is leaving coach Ben Titley and the Swimming Canada High Performance Centre to return to Bill...
Aug 31, 2017
