Category Archives: Sports
Canadian Reds star Votto named National League MVP finalist
Joey Votto started the 2017 season unsure how his defensive game would stack up. Now that it’s over, the Cincinnati Reds first baseman and Canadian star says it was his defence that made him mos...
Nov 06, 2017
Bombers look to continue winning ways against Eskimos in West semifinal
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have more than home-field advantage working for them Sunday when they host the Edmonton Eskimos in the West Division semifinal. Winnipeg’s first home playoff conte...
Nov 06, 2017
Bombers star Harris says details, bond with O-line led to rushing title
WINNIPEG - Andrew Harris pointed to a couple of reasons why he captured his first CFL rushing title and set a league record for receptions by a running back. It was the extra, little things the Blue B...
Nov 06, 2017
Wally Buono says David Braley plans to own B.C. Lions for entire 2018 season
SURREY, B.C. - Wally Buono was asked to repeat his answer a second time, just so it was crystal clear. While discussing his own future with the B.C. Lions following a miserable campaign that started w...
Nov 06, 2017
Turris gives Predators centre depth to match anyone in NHL
As impressive as it was that the Nashville Predators reached the Stanley Cup Final last spring without their top two centres, it was still a glaring need. Losing to Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and th...
Nov 06, 2017
A day after Lowry's ejection, Casey says he wouldn't want point guard to change
TORONTO - The day after he was tossed from Toronto’s loss to the Washington Wizards, Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry says he’ll never tone down his fiercely competitive way. And coach Dwane...
Nov 06, 2017
Garvey, Morris, John, Miller on 10-person Hall ballot
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Former stars Steve Garvey, Jack Morris and Tommy John and longtime players’ union chief Marvin Miller are among the 10 names on the ballot for a Hall of Fame election next mo...
Nov 06, 2017
Vermont first state to recognize 'ultimate' as varsity sport
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont is now the first state in the United States to recognize “ultimate” - the game that started as Ultimate Frisbee - as a high school varsity sport. A committee that...
Nov 06, 2017
Another hearing set over Cowboys RB Elliott's 6-game ban
NEW YORK - A federal appeals court has set a Thursday hearing as attorneys for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott seek a longer-lasting injunction to stop his six-game suspension over domesti...
Nov 06, 2017
Toronto FC appeals Altidore red card, says security footage proves their case
TORONTO - The day after a halftime tunnel melee disrupted Game 2 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney was still radiating frustration. Frustrated that he had lost his ...
Nov 06, 2017
