Category Archives: Sports
Filly Holy Helena makes compelling case to run in $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Holy Helena made a very compelling case Sunday to take a shot at the $1-million Queen’s Plate. The Stronach Stables filly posted an impressive win in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks at Wood...
Jun 11, 2017
Teenage striker Jordyn Huitema makes mark as Canada overwhelms Costa Rica
TORONTO - Some 40 minutes after Canada’s 6-0 demolition of Costa Rica on Sunday afternoon, young fans lined the west side of BMO Field for a chance to get close to their soccer idols. Squeals of...
Jun 11, 2017
Hamilton wins third straight Canadian Grand Prix, Canada's Stroll gets first points
MONTREAL - It was a joyous day for race winner Lewis Hamilton and for hometown favourite Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton, coming off a disappointing performance two weeks a...
Jun 11, 2017
Canada Soccer honours six former players during Costa Rica friendly
TORONTO - Canada Soccer took time out to honour its own Sunday, celebrating six former players including Canada Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Amy Walsh. “It feels pretty amazing,” said midf...
Jun 11, 2017
Future of LPGA stop in Cambridge uncertain as Manulife's sponsorship run ends
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - The LPGA Tour says it would like to return, but the future of the Manulife LPGA Classic remains uncertain as the title sponsor will not be back for the 2018 season. Manulife, an inte...
Jun 11, 2017
Clock ticking on CONCACAF World Cup bid as work starts on 2026 planning
TORONTO - The clock is already ticking on the 2026 World Cup bid. Canadian soccer officials, along with their U.S. and Mexican partners, will find out in August whether they face competition to host t...
Jun 11, 2017
Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE - Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this. Crosby was awarded his second consecutive Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup pla...
Jun 11, 2017
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open
PARIS - As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year’s French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the he...
Jun 11, 2017
FIFA removes Qatari match officials due to diplomatic crisis
FIFA has waded into the escalating Gulf diplomatic crisis by removing a Qatari referee from a 2018 World Cup qualifier following a request from the United Arab Emirates. The decision was taken due to ...
Jun 11, 2017
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign deal with free agent placekicker Anthony Fera
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed free agent placekicker Anthony Fera on Sunday. The 25-year-old appeared in nine CFL games over the last two seasons with the B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes...
Jun 11, 2017
