Category Archives: Sports
Bishop races to fourth Canadian title in 800, McBride wins men's 800
OTTAWA - Melissa Bishop ran hard from the gun, and by 400 metres she’d opened a gap on the field that stretched back a good 10 metres. By the finish line it was 20. The world silver medallist cr...
Jul 08, 2017
Indians' manager Terry Francona out of hospital after heart procedure
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona has been released from hospital after undergoing a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. Francona was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is restin...
Jul 08, 2017
Canadian Milos Raonic once again reaches fourth round at Wimbledon
LONDON - Sixth-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic was efficient on Saturday in advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon. The Thornhill, Ont., product dispatched Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-6 (3),...
Jul 08, 2017
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games CFL Calgary 29 Winnipeg 10 — MLB American League Houston 12 Toronto 2 Boston 8 Tampa Bay 3 Cleveland 11 Detroit 2 Texas 10 L.A. Angels 0 Minnesota 9 Baltimore 6 Seattle 7 Oa...
Jul 07, 2017
Jorden scores two touchdowns as Stampeders down Blue Bombers 29-10
WINNIPEG - Kamar Jorden said during training camp that he wanted people talking about him as one of the best receivers in the CFL. He should be causing some chatter now. Jorden scored his fourth and f...
Jul 07, 2017
Canadian men's volleyball squad will play for third place in FIVB World League
CURITIBA, Brazil - The Canadian men’s volleyball squad will play for third place in FIVB World League play after bowing out in the semifinals on Friday. Canada was dropped in four sets by France...
Jul 07, 2017
Judge hits 30th HR, breaks DiMaggio's mark for Yanks rookies
NEW YORK - There’s a new name in the Yankees’ record book after Aaron Judge eclipsed a franchise icon. The 6-foot-7 outfielder hit his 30th home run of the season Friday night, breaking Jo...
Jul 07, 2017
Aaron Sanchez shelled in return from disabled list as Astros rout Blue Jays
TORONTO - Aaron Sanchez’s return from a lengthy stint on the disabled list was short lived but some different calls from the home plate umpire may have made it a different story. Sanchez gave up...
Jul 07, 2017
Teenager Alphonso Davies scores twice, Canada opens Gold Cup with 4-2 win
HARRISON, N.J. - The Canadian men’s soccer team built up a three-goal lead and just managed to hang on to beat French Guiana 4-2 on Friday to begin competition at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The...
Jul 07, 2017
De Grasse wins third 100-metre title at Canadian track and field championships
OTTAWA - Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse was banking on a fast time in his final 100-metre race before next month’s world championships. The triple medallist from last summer’s Rio Ol...
Jul 07, 2017
