Category Archives: Sports
Houston has a problem as Jozy Altidore brace lifts Toronto FC past the Dynamo
TORONTO - Eight games into the MLS season, Toronto FC is finding its stride. The defending Eastern Conference champion plays best when it moves the ball fast, allowing its skilful attackers to find sp...
Apr 28, 2017
David leads Canada to 2-0 win over Suriname at CONCACAF under-17 championship
PANAMA CITY - Jonathan David scored twice as Canada topped Suriname 2-0 on Friday night in round-robin play at the CONCACAF under-17 men’s championship. The Canadians had already been eliminated...
Apr 28, 2017
Dodgers to induct Vin Scully into team's Ring of Honour
LOS ANGELES - Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. The ceremony will be May 3 before a game against the rival San Francisco Giants. ...
Apr 28, 2017
Sanchez feels ready to start Sunday vs. Rays after successful side session
TORONTO - Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez remains on pace to come off the disabled list and start Sunday’s game after throwing a successful side session on Friday. Sanchez, who landed on th...
Apr 28, 2017
Jacobs, Koe on to Champions Cup playoffs; Epping, Shuster to meet in tiebreak
CALGARY - Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., secured his team’s playoff spot at the Champions Cup on Friday with a 5-1 win over Winnipeg’s Team Carruthers, skipped by Braeden Moskowy, ...
Apr 28, 2017
Gooden gets key to city 31 years after Mets World Series win
NEW YORK - Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden has gotten a key to the city 31 years after the team’s thrilling World Series win over the Boston Red Sox. Teammates from the 1986 Mets incl...
Apr 28, 2017
Foucault hoping to make mark north of the border with B.C. Lions after NFL stint
SURREY, B.C. - David Foucault’s one and only NFL start came with the responsibility of protecting the blindside of Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton. In prime time no less, with firs...
Apr 28, 2017
With Burris retired, Harris ready to become the undisputed No. 1 in Ottawa
OTTAWA - For the first time in his professional career, Trevor Harris won’t have to look over his shoulder. Long having to play in the shadow of decorated veterans like Henry Burris and Ricky Ra...
Apr 28, 2017
Casey hopes lessons learned in Milwaukee will carry over to Cleveland
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors got the three-day break they were hoping for. They’re going to need it. The team ended its opening-round series against the Bucks with a roller-coaster 92-89 victor...
Apr 28, 2017
Four more players added to Canadian roster for world hockey championship
CALGARY - The Canadian men’s hockey team added defenceman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, goaltender Chad Johnson and forwards Mitch Marner and Brayden Schenn to its roster for the upcoming IIHF World Cham...
Apr 28, 2017
