Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Denis Shapovalov advances into third round of U.S. Open after upset win
NEW YORK - Playing under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night was an intimidating task for Denis Shapovalov. But as he has on several occasions already this year, the 18-year-ol...
Aug 30, 2017
Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals
SEATTLE - The Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for minor league infielder Rayder Ascanio as Seattle tries to bolster its beleaguered starting rotatio...
Aug 30, 2017
Winnipeg trio Harris, Nichols and Leggett named CFL's top performers for August
TORONTO - Running back Andrew Harris, quarterback Matt Nichols and defensive back Maurice Leggett of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named the CFL’s top performers for August on Wednesday. Harris...
Aug 30, 2017
Bank gets naming rights to hockey rink shown in 'Slap Shot'
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A regional bank is paying $720,000 for naming rights to a Pennsylvania hockey rink made famous in the cult hockey comedy “Slap Shot.” The deal means the building will now ...
Aug 30, 2017
Canada beaten 31-16 by Namibia in opening match at World Rugby U20 Trophy 2017
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Lachlan Currie and Jake Thiel scored tries in a losing cause as Canada dropped a 31-16 decision to Namibia at the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2017. The eight-team tournament is a seco...
Aug 30, 2017
Doan a picture of stability for Coyotes franchise in uncertain terrain
No matter how uncertain the future seemed in Phoenix, Shane Doan remained committed to the Coyotes. That’s just the kind of guy he is, according to the club’s formal general manager. ̶...
Aug 30, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games MLB American League Boston 3 Toronto 0 Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, ppd. Baltimore 4 Seattle 0 Texas 12 Houston 2 Minnesota 6 Chicago White Sox 4 Kansas City 6 Tampa Bay 2 L.A. Ang...
Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB American League Boston 3 Toronto 0 Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, ppd. Baltimore 4 Seattle 0 Texas 12 Houston 2 Minnesota 6 Chicago White Sox 4 Kansas City 6 Tampa Bay 2 L.A. Ang...
Aug 29, 2017
Canadian women beat U.S. for gold at wheelchair basketball Americas Cup
CALI, Colombia - Cindy Ouellet scored 35 points as Canada downed the United States 82-56 on Tuesday night to win gold at the wheelchair basketball Americas Cup. Arinn Young added 15 points and seven r...
Aug 29, 2017
Canada beats Venezuela but fails to advance into semifinals at FIBA AmeriCup
BAHIA BLANCA, Argentina - Xavier Rathan-Mayes had 22 points and eight rebounds as Canada defeated Venezuela 75-66 in preliminary round play on Tuesday night at the FIBA AmeriCup. The Canadians finishe...
Aug 29, 2017
