Category Archives: Sports
Raptors advance to conference semis with nailbiting 92-89 victory over Bucks
MILWAUKEE - The Toronto Raptors have made a habit out of doing things the difficult way. So when coach Dwane Casey met with the media after the Raptors’ roller-coaster Game 6 victory over Milwau...
Apr 27, 2017
Canada loses round-robin finale at world mixed doubles championship
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Canada’s Joanne Courtney and Reid Carruthers lost their final round-robin game Thursday afternoon at the world mixed doubles curling championship, falling to American sibling...
Apr 27, 2017
Plenty of empty seats at Senators-Rangers second round playoff series opener
OTTAWA - Hundreds of empty seats dotted the crowd at Canadian Tire Centre as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Dozens of row...
Apr 27, 2017
Leon Draisaitl can thrive for Edmonton Oilers in Anaheim against Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, the happiest place in Orange County isn’t Disneyland. No, it’s on the other end of Katella Avenue, where Draisaitl has scored ...
Apr 27, 2017
Judge certifies class action lawsuit against Ontario Hockey League
TORONTO - A class action lawsuit against the Ontario Hockey League got the green light Thursday. The suit contends that OHL players have been paid less than the minimum wage required by law in their r...
Apr 27, 2017
Classic Empire gives trainer Mark Casse best shot at Kentucky Derby title
Veteran trainer Mark Casse believes Classic Empire gives him his best shot at winning an elusive Kentucky Derby title. Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion overtook Conquest Mo Mone...
Apr 27, 2017
Cardinals sweep doubleheader from Blue Jays
ST. LOUIS - It took a little while for the St. Louis Cardinals bats to get going during Thursday’s day-night doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Once they did, they made a big difference...
Apr 27, 2017
Teenage talent set to clash as Whitecaps' Davies faces Impact's Tabla
MONTREAL - The future of Canadian soccer may be on display when the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Montreal Impact on Saturday. The Whitecaps have 16-year-old Alphonso Davies, the youngest active playe...
Apr 27, 2017
TFC hopes to take advantage of homestand in a league where teams don't travel well
TORONTO - Teams generally don’t travel well in Major League Soccer, a trend Toronto FC hopes to capitalize on during its current three-game homestand. The Houston Dynamo, Friday’s visitors...
Apr 27, 2017
Radford was skating with a herniated disc at world figure skating championships
A week and a half after a baffling injury cost Eric Radford a legitimate shot at a third consecutive world title, an MRI revealed the culprit: a herniated disc. Radford and pairs partner Meagan Duhame...
Apr 27, 2017
