Category Archives: Sports
Unlike NBA, NHL mostly devoid of star movement in free agency
On the same day that Connor McDavid was nearing agreement on an eight-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers, another star was moving elsewhere in the National Basketball Association. Unlike the NBA,...
Jun 29, 2017
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games MLB American League Toronto 4 Baltimore 0 Cleveland 5 Texas 3 Kansas City 8 Detroit 2 Minnesota 4 Boston 1 N.Y. Yankees 12 Chicago White Sox 3 Houston 11 Oakland 8 National Lea...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadian Olympian Andre De Grasse runs 10.17 in 100m at Harry Jerome Track Classic
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Andre De Grasse contended more with fans than competitors - or the clock - on Wednesday night. De Grasse was mobbed by youngsters after he posted a time of 10.17 seconds to win the 1...
Jun 28, 2017
Marcus Stroman strikes out eight in Blue Jays' 4-0 win over Orioles
TORONTO - As Marcus Stroman strode across the third-base line and headed toward the Blue Jays’ dugout he looked up at the fans giving him a standing ovation and pounded his chest. He then clappe...
Jun 28, 2017
First-round picks Warmoth, Pearson sign with Blue Jays, practise in Toronto
TORONTO - In Nate Pearson’s first visit to Toronto he got right down to the business of being a tourist, going to the CN Tower and dining with his family in the revolving restaurant at the top o...
Jun 28, 2017
Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders aim to break stalemate in Week 2
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders’ home-opener Thursday against the Ottawa Redblacks just feels like continuation of their tie to start the season last week. “Maybe you should just do total...
Jun 28, 2017
Argonauts improved defence looks to contain Lions attack
It was like Marcus Ball never left. After a three-year absence, the veteran linebacker made a triumphant return to Toronto last week. Ball had a team-high six tackles and anchored the unit’s ste...
Jun 28, 2017
Alouettes defensive back Mincy hopes to stop former Auburn teammate Williams
MONTREAL - Cornerback Jonathon Mincy will probably see a lot of Adarius Bowman when the Montreal Alouettes visit Edmonton on Friday, but he won’t complain if he gets a down or two against Eskimo...
Jun 28, 2017
Saunders returns to Jays organization after signing minor-league deal
TORONTO - Michael Saunders is back in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that the Victoria-born outfielder has signed a minor-league deal and will report to triple-A...
Jun 28, 2017
Woodbine Racetrack to open second grass course in time for 2019 season
TORONTO - Woodbine Racetrack is adding a second grass course. Jim Lawson, Woodbine’s chief executive officer, made the announcement Wednesday during the draw for the $1-million Queen’s Pla...
Jun 28, 2017
